Meryl Rae C. GERALES
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Driven by a compassionate approach and a results-focused mindset, I leveraged my CPR and providing patient needs skills at Chinese General Hospital to enhance patient care and support. My dedication to improving health outcomes and providing emotional support has consistently elevated patient satisfaction and well-being, showcasing my ability to meet and exceed employer expectations in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Chinese General Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities, changes in condition, and tracked behaviors to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Online ESL Teacher
Bibo Global Opportunity
11.2017 - 01.2024
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Boosted reading comprehension levels for struggling students through targeted tutoring and personalized lesson plans.
- Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
- Bolstered ESL learners'' confidence in speaking English through one-on-one coaching sessions focused on pronunciation practice and conversational fluency.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Diamond Hotel Philippines
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Delivered exceptional service even under high-pressure situations, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring accountability and proper financial reporting at the end of each shift.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines consistently, maintaining a safe and sanitary working environment at all times.
- Fostered positive dining atmosphere by engaging with guests and providing personalized service.
- Improved customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving any complaints or concerns.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by organizing regular meetings to discuss improvements and share feedback.
- Increased sales of daily specials by effectively communicating options and recommendations to guests.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS in Hotel And Restaurant Management
ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY MANILA
Manila, Philippines03.2012
Skills
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Patient Companionship
Caring Companionship
First aid and safety
Massage Therapy (Swedish)
Medication and Appointment Reminders
Medication Administration
Respectful and Compassionate
Time Management
Elderly Care
Problem-Solving
Dependable and Responsible
Patient Care
Daily living assistance
Multitasking and Organization
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Basic Housekeeping
Emotional Support
Housekeeping
Strong Ethics
Meal Preparation
Compassionate Care
Verbal and written communication skills
Certification
Caregiving
Basic Life Support (American Hearts Association)
Massage Therapy
Timeline
Caregiver
Chinese General Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
Online ESL Teacher
Bibo Global Opportunity
11.2017 - 01.2024
Food and Beverage Attendant
Diamond Hotel Philippines
01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - BS in Hotel And Restaurant Management
ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY MANILA
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