Miriam Magallanes
San Diego,Ca
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
San Ysidro Health
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Caregiver
Green Tree
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Care
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Organized agents' activities to protect people and property.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Caregiver
Indepent Options
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Caregiver
Private Care
07.2010 - 01.2017
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
Siglo 21
México07.2005
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Physical Therapy Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Meal Assistance
- Healthy Eating
- First Aid and Safety
- Medication Administration
- Clean Living Spaces
- Personal Oxygen Delivery
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Isolation Precautions
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Patient Assessments
- Behavior Redirection
- Monitor Vital Signs
- ADLs Assistance
- EMR Systems
- PPE Usage
- Care Plan Assessment
- Community Activities
- Educational Strategies
- Housekeeping
- Household Chores
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- First Aid Certification
- Patient Care
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Independent Living
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Bathing and Dressing
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Client Transportation
- Personal Care Assistance
- Medical Reminders
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Dining Room Support
- Grocery Shopping
- Diet and Nutrition
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Cook Healthy Meals
- Records Maintenance
- Progressive Care
- Ability to Lift
- Quality Program Protocols
- Problem Identification
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
- Area of certification, Company Name - Timeframe
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
Timeline
PCA
San Ysidro Health
09.2023 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Green Tree
04.2022 - 03.2023
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Care
04.2020 - 02.2021
Caregiver
Indepent Options
02.2017 - 03.2019
Caregiver
Private Care
07.2010 - 01.2017
Siglo 21
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