Mendy Vanessa Funes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Sunrise Assisted Living, known for providing respectful and compassionate support to enhance elderly residents' quality of life. Skilled in medication management and first aid, I effectively promote independence while ensuring safety and emotional well-being, fostering positive relationships and adapting care plans to meet individual, administration of medication following doctors order.
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
Caregiver
Residential Home Health
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Education
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistace
09-2018
Certified Medical Billing And Coding - BILLING AND CODING
05-2013
High School Diploma -
06-1999
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Physical therapy support
Timeline
Caregiver - Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2022 - 10.2024
Caregiver - Residential Home Health
07.2018 - 03.2021
Golden State College - CNA, Certified Nurse Assistace
LOS ANGELES TENOLOGY CENTER - Certified Medical Billing And Coding, BILLING AND CODING
Dorsey High School - High School Diploma,
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