Natalie Trujillo
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced caregiver with a strong background in supporting elderly clients in daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Demonstrated ability to promote independence while ensuring safety by removing potential hazards in the home environment. Maintained accurate records of client services and health changes, facilitating effective communication with healthcare professionals. Developed positive relationships with clients and their families, providing companionship and emotional support during care services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead Senor Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2021 - Current
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Respite Care Provider
Good Samaritan Society
Albuquerque, NM
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities.
- Observed the physical health and emotional well-being of each client.
- Promoted positive behavior reinforcement strategies when appropriate.
- Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures related to confidentiality regulations.
- Developed positive relationships with clients, their families, and other involved parties.
Private Home Caregiver
Sharie Rowland
Albuquerque, NM
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided companionship to elderly or disabled clients by engaging in conversation, reading aloud and playing games.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry and changing linens.
- Provided physical therapy exercises when instructed by a qualified professional.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or errands as needed.
- Performed daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting for clients.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Provided emotional support for clients facing difficult life situations or health concerns.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Education
GED -
TVI
Albuquerque, NM09-1996
Skills
- Medication management
- Meal preparation
- Personal care
- Mobility assistance
- Client transportation
- Record keeping
- Companionship services
- Housekeeping tasks
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead Senor Care
06.2021 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Good Samaritan Society
10.2020 - 04.2021
Private Home Caregiver
Sharie Rowland
06.2016 - 03.2020
GED -
TVI