Maria De Lourdes Gutierrez
Tulare,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Friendship House, providing compassionate support and emotional care to enhance patient well-being. Skilled in medication management and daily living assistance, I fostered strong relationships, ensuring dignity and comfort for clients. Recognized for my dependable nature and effective communication, I consistently contributed to positive health outcomes.
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Friendship House
04.2001 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Hospice Aide
Gregory Henry Gideon
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Promoted a holistic approach to end-of-life care by incorporating various relaxation techniques such as music therapy or aromatherapy into daily routines.
- Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique requirements.
- Assisted in the management of end-of-life symptoms through the implementation of non-pharmacological interventions such as massage, guided imagery, or relaxation exercises.
- Ensured continuity of care by accurately documenting patient progress, observations, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.
- Upheld ethical principles surrounding confidentiality and patient autonomy throughout all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, or other stakeholders involved in hospice care.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal mobility by supporting them during transfers, ambulation, and positioning activities.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of trends and best practices within the field of palliative care nursing.
- Supported patients' personal care needs, promoting hygiene and comfort with respect and sensitivity.
- Contributed to culture of empathy and care, receiving commendation from families for dedication and kindness.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients' families, providing them with updates and emotional support.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate communication and attentive care during difficult times.
- Provided emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families, contributing to peaceful end-of-life experience.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient care activities, improving quality of care through detailed records.
- Streamlined medication administration processes under nurse supervision, ensuring timely and accurate medication delivery.
- Improved team communication with detailed handoff reports, ensuring continuity of care across shifts.
- Supported nursing staff with vital signs monitoring, contributing to timely adjustments in patient care plans.
- Contributed to patient well-being with skilled pain management assistance, under guidance of hospice nurses.
- Facilitated serene environment for hospice patients by organizing and maintaining clean and orderly living spaces.
Caregiver
Private Duty
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
GED -
Miguel Hidalgo
México City07-1989
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Medication management
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Gregory Henry Gideon
04.2020 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Private Duty
01.2018 - 07.2019
Caregiver
Friendship House
04.2001 - Current
GED -
Miguel Hidalgo
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