Melanie Luna
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced caregiver, 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/medtech
Lantern Crest Senior Living
04.2021 - Current
- 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 with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Private Caregiver
24 Hour Home Care
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Private Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA06.2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Ambulating Patients
- ADLs Assistance
- First Aid Certification
- Time Management
- Client Documentation
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CPR/first aid certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Caregiver
24 Hour Home Care
10.2022 - 01.2023
Private Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
08.2022 - 10.2022
Caregiver/medtech
Lantern Crest Senior Living
04.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CPR/first aid certificate
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