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Minerva Castro

Chula Vista,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA/ PCA - Home Care Escort

St Paul’s PACE
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption level.
  • Successfully managed my own homecare business for over 4 years ( Minerva's private Homecare) providing high- level care to elderly and terminally ill patients.
  • Co-managed a PACE clinic( Café Clinic ) at St. Paul's, handling patient flow, appointment scheduling ,PCC documentation, and multitasking responsibilities with professionalism and compassion.
  • Over 10 years of experience in the medical field supporting individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive conditions, always prioritizing patient dignity and quality care.
  • Known for being highly dependable and solution-oriented, with extensive experience handling a wide variety of complex patient cases and resolving issues quickly and effectively. Always focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity in every situation.
  • Deeply familiar with the St. Paul's PACE program, having worked in three of their clinics- one in Chula Vista and two in Downtown San Diego- with strong knowledge of internal systems, workflows, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

Private Home Care Business Owner

Minerva’s Private Home Care
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 01.2024
  • Founded and operated a private home care business, managing care plans, patient needs, and family communication.
  • provided one-one assistance with ADLs, appointment coordination, transportation, and medical support.
  • Supervise small care teams and ensured HIPAA compliance and quality control.
  • Maintained client satisfaction and long-term care relationships.
  • Oversaw all operations of my home care business, including payroll, staff scheduling, supply purchasing, and ensuring all patient needs were met on time with professionalism and care.
  • Conducted staff interviews, provided hands-on training, and regularly supervised in-home visits to ensure high- quality care and professional service delivery.
  • Experienced in hospice care coordination, including communicating nurse updates to families of terminally ill patients and scheduling specialist appointments to ensure timely and appropriate medical follow-up.
  • Provide support to VA patients by coordinating specialist appointments, assisting with insurance matters, and organizing documentation for retirement and veterans' benefits with attention to detail and care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Montgomery High School
San Diego, CA
06-1999

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Infection control
  • Meal preparation
  • Care plan management
  • Medical support
  • Appointment coordination
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Team supervision
  • Family communication
  • Record keeping
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Crisis intervention
  • Quality control
  • Emotional support

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

Timeline

CNA/ PCA - Home Care Escort

St Paul’s PACE
03.2022 - Current

Private Home Care Business Owner

Minerva’s Private Home Care
06.2020 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Montgomery High School

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