MARIA G. FONSECA
STOCKTON,CA
Summary
Motivated professional and personal caregiver known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in personalized care planning, medication management, and companionship, ensuring comfort and safety of clients at all times. Excellent in communication, patience, and empathy, leveraging these soft skills to connect with clients and provide exceptional care tailored to individual needs. Highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Effectively working unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
STOCKTON, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted in wound care treatments, such as debridement and dressing changes.
- Monitored patient wounds for signs of infection or healing progression.
- Provided patient education on wound care and prevention techniques.
- Demonstrated proper use of medical equipment, such as bandages and dressings.
- Conducted assessments of patients' skin integrity to identify any potential issues.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Performed routine cleaning duties in the wound care center as needed.
- Assisted physicians with wound management procedures, such as suturing and tissue grafting.
- Administered topical medications, including ointments and creams, to affected areas.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare providers regarding patient conditions and treatments.
- Recognized abnormal signs or symptoms associated with various types of wounds.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
REAL ESTATE OWNER
SELF EMPLOYED
STOCKTON, CA
02.2007 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of rental properties to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of tenant payments and documented any discrepancies or late fees.
- Negotiated leases, collected rent, and handled evictions when necessary.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing repairs, and general upkeep.
- Advertised available units through print media and online listings sites.
- Responded promptly to tenants' requests for repairs or other services.
- Addressed complaints from tenants in a timely manner while adhering to applicable laws regarding tenant rights.
- Established policies for tenant applications, security deposits, and lease agreements.
- Conducted background checks on prospective tenants prior to approving applications.
- Prepared documents for court appearances related to eviction proceedings or other legal matters involving tenants.
- Ensured that all rented units met local housing codes prior to occupancy.
- Inspected vacated units upon completion of a tenant's lease agreement in order to assess damage or cleaning needs prior to re-leasing the unit.
- Facilitated tenant paperwork processing and verification.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tracy High School
Tracy, CA05-1984
Skills
- Time Management
- Meal preperation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Plan Management
- Safe Patient Transportation
- NG tube insertion
- Treatment Planning
- Housekeeping
- Customer Service
- Billingual
- End of life care
- Post Operative Care
- Wound Management
- Legal knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Marketing and Advertising
- Knowledge of building codes
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Accounting operations
- Scheduling
- Paperwork Processing
- Problem Resolution
- Multi-Task Management
- Cultural understanding
- Verbal/written Communications Both English/spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
01.2019 - Current
REAL ESTATE OWNER
SELF EMPLOYED
02.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tracy High School
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