Mylissa Lozano
Santee,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Senior Helpers San Diego, skilled in dementia care and patient companionship. Enhanced client satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication, ensuring safety and well-being. Proven ability to administer medications and provide emotional support, fostering positive relationships and improving quality of life for elderly clients.
Compassionate caregiver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40+ hours per week, and evenings.
Reliable and enthusiastically pursues opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to elderly individuals. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to manage daily activities and personal care routines. Knowledge of fostering compassionate and safe environment, ensuring well-being and dignity of clients.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Senior Helpers San Diego
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- 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.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
Child Caregiver
Child Development Associates (CDA), Inc
03.2020 - Current
- Prepared healthy meals following dietary guidelines or specific parent instructions while considering individual food preferences or allergies.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Managed behavioral issues effectively by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations.
- Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
- Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
- Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
- Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Supported cognitive development with age-appropriate learning materials and engaging educational games.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided transportation to extracurricular activities, ensuring punctuality and fulfilling parental requests.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized care plans addressing specific needs of their children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Child Caregiver
Self-employeed
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Assisted with homework completion, reinforcing subject matter comprehension and academic success.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Prepared healthy meals following dietary guidelines or specific parent instructions while considering individual food preferences or allergies.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Managed behavioral issues effectively by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations.
- Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Empire High School
Pine Valley, CABachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2027
Skills
- Dementia care
- Patient companionship
- Social interaction
- Daily living assistance
- First aid and safety
- Empathy and patience
- Bathing assistance
- Friendly and outgoing
- Compassionate caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Housekeeping
- Patient care
- Compassionate care
- Mobility support
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Infection control
- Feeding assistance
- Medical appointment coordination
- Client documentation
- Care plan management
- Clear communication
- Emotional support
- Verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Housekeeping duties
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Care plan assessment
- Behavior redirection
- End-of-life care
- Medication management
- Diabetes care
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Record keeping
- Behavioral management
- Basic mathematics
- Physical stamina
- Data confidentiality
- Palliative care
- Case management
- Recreational activities
- Respite care
- Workload management
- Stress management
- Physical therapy support
- Patient advocacy
- Progress documentation
- Transportation services
- Activities of daily living
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Regulatory compliance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Health monitoring
- Personal hygiene management
- Chronic illness management
- State regulations
- Activity documentation
- Transfer assistance
- Incontinence care
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Fall prevention
- Rehabilitation exercise
- Client protection
- Medication assistance
- Alzheimer's support
- Patient assistance
- Safe patient transportation
- Elderly advocacy
- Emotional companionship
- Teamwork
- CPR certification
- Supportive personality
- Caring companionship
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Bedside care
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Personal care worker
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Senior Helpers San Diego
02.2025 - Current
Child Caregiver
Child Development Associates (CDA), Inc
03.2020 - Current
Child Caregiver
Self-employeed
01.2013 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Mountain Empire High School
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Canyon University
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