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Martha Ayala

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Experienced [Job Title] knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Compassionate [Job Title] assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering [Number] years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HHA

CVHcare
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
  • Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Caregiver, Special Needs

IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
02.2015 - Current
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

CNA/ HCA

The Key
02.2020 - 09.2024

Education

GED - undefined

Vacaville High School
Vacaville, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Special Diets
  • Special Needs Clients
  • Protein Handling
  • Physical Development
  • Child Safety
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Client Requirements
  • Educational Strategies
  • Child Programs
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Infection Control
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Household Tasks
  • Set Dressing
  • Increasing Occupancy
  • Patient Toileting
  • Personal Hygiene Support
  • Cleaning Up Spills
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Social Behaviors
  • Gastric Feeding Tubes
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Medication Reminders
  • Mobile Devices
  • Cleaning Products
  • Medical Chart Documentation
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Child Supervision
  • Client Relationships
  • Laundry Management
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Activity Planning
  • Behavior Management
  • Group and Individual Care
  • Baby Sign Language
  • Mobility Support
  • Educational Opportunities
  • First Aid Certification
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clean Living Spaces
  • Walking Assistance
  • Housekeeping

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

CNA/HHA

Timeline

HHA

CVHcare
10.2024 - Current

CNA/ HCA

The Key
02.2020 - 09.2024

Caregiver, Special Needs

IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
02.2015 - Current

GED - undefined

Vacaville High School