Marila Valdez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated Caregiver trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Kathleen Fairbank
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Elderly Caregiver
Julia
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Elderly Caregiver
Helen Wiessmen
San Diego, CA
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
Elderly Caregiver
Elizabeth Smooth
San Diego, CA
03.2010 - 03.2017
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Elderly Caregiver
Accent Care Home Health
San Diego, CA
02.2008 - 12.2009
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Elderly Caregiver
Susan Handge
San Diego, CA
02.2004 - 06.2004
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Elderly Caregiver
Jean Favell
San Diego, CA
06.2002 - 12.2002
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Elderly Caregiver
Jean Summer
San Diego, CA
03.2001 - 04.2002
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Elderly Caregiver
Kathleen Koop
San Diego, CA
01.2000 - 07.2000
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Meal Preparation
- Relationship Building
- First Aid and Safety
- Basic Housekeeping
- Time Management
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Care
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Kathleen Fairbank
09.2021 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Julia
06.2020 - 02.2022
Elderly Caregiver
Helen Wiessmen
05.2017 - 06.2020
Elderly Caregiver
Elizabeth Smooth
03.2010 - 03.2017
Elderly Caregiver
Accent Care Home Health
02.2008 - 12.2009
Elderly Caregiver
Susan Handge
02.2004 - 06.2004
Elderly Caregiver
Jean Favell
06.2002 - 12.2002
Elderly Caregiver
Jean Summer
03.2001 - 04.2002
Elderly Caregiver
Kathleen Koop
01.2000 - 07.2000