Marlene Amaya
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CareGiver
Avantgarde Senior Living And Memory Care
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Communicated effectively with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones.
Hospice Caregiver
Care One Hospice
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Skills
- Mobility Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Housekeeping
- Independent Living
- Running Errands
- Personal Care Assistance
- Attentive to People
- Bathing and Dressing
- Developing Client Trust
- Client Transportation
- Household Management
- Strong Ethics
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Hospice Caregiver
Care One Hospice
03.2021 - 10.2023
CareGiver
Avantgarde Senior Living And Memory Care
01.2019 - 07.2023
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