Marsha Diaz
Baldwin Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS Adult Services Program, excelling in elderly care and emotional support. Demonstrated success in improving patient quality of life through compassionate service and effective time management. Skilled in housekeeping and personal hygiene assistance, ensuring a safe and clean environment. Achieved a 40% increase in patient satisfaction through personalized care plans and consistent emotional support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
Pomona, CA
01.2010 - 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.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alhambra Adult Education
Alhambra, CASkills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Mobility Assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Client Transportation
- Physical therapy support
- Bedside Care
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Alhambra Adult Education