Martina Martinez
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Caregiver passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing day to day responsibilities and health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills with hands-on experience monitoring well-being and safety of children and the elderly. Energetic in conducting fun, age-appropriate activities and modeling appropriate social behaviors. Alert and organized individual dedicated to maintaining child-friendly & elderly-friendly environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Babysitter
Family Members
Bellflower, CA
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Greeted children when they returned home from school, helped them with homework assignments, and chores.
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents.
- Organized activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, music, and reading stories.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among the children through play dates or group outings.
- Responded appropriately to behavior issues that arose between siblings or other family members.
- Enforced rules set by the parents regarding television time, toys, snacks.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and tidying up common areas used by the kids.
- Administered basic first aid if necessary in case of minor injuries or illnesses.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Communicated regularly with parents about any changes in routine or behavior observed in their child and children.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
Caregiver
Thistle Croft LLC, Adult Family Home
Everett, WA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, exercises or physical therapy sessions.
- Administered medications according to physicians' instructions and reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
- Gave verbal assistance to non-English speaking patients when needed for communication purposes.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
IHSS Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
Hawthorne, California
10.2013 - 07.2023
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Maintained safety by eliminating hazards and correcting issues.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Administrative Assistant
Gomez Transportation LLC.
Torrance, California
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities.
- Updated accounting ledger and journals with updated transaction information.
- Kept records current and accurate with skilled reconciliations and variance resolutions.
- Resolved billing discrepancies by completing detailed research and analysis and documented client rebate discounts and reserve fund records.
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.
- Supported clerical and administrative needs of senior department staff.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Interfaced and responded to inquiries to correct accounts payable discrepancies.
- Kept detailed records of accounts payable by creating reports and updating vendor balance sheets.
- Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Preserved historical records by recording and filing documents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Social & Behavioral
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-2024
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Personable nature
- Positive and professional
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinker
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Multilingual Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Schedule Coordination
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team building
- Special needs experience
- Homework/Educational Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Meal Preparation
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Praise and Encouragement
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Cerritos College Anthropology Club
- Treasurer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Thistle Croft LLC, Adult Family Home
07.2023 - 01.2024
Family Babysitter
Family Members
11.2020 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant
Gomez Transportation LLC.
10.2015 - 04.2021
IHSS Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
10.2013 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Social & Behavioral
Cerritos College
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Cerritos College
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice
California State University - Long Beach