Nathalie Casas
Santa Clarita,United States
Summary
Proven caregiver with extensive experience at First Light Home Care, adept in household management and compassionate caregiving. Excelled in enhancing patient well-being and autonomy through personalized care plans, achieving significant improvements in patient health outcomes. Skilled in dementia care and emotional support, consistently delivering high-quality care and support to families and patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
First Light Home Care
Santa Clarita, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with patients.
- Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
- Assisted patients with physical therapy exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
- Improved patient care by developing personalized care plans and maintaining detailed records of daily activities.
- Provided end-of-life care and support for patients and their families, ensuring dignity, comfort, and emotional closure during difficult times.
- Supported patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to families by offering compassionate guidance on caregiving techniques and coping strategies.
- Enhanced quality of life for patients with dementia by implementing cognitive stimulation activities tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced caregiver stress through reliable performance of all assigned tasks, allowing family members time for personal pursuits or self-care activities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
FC Associate
Amazon Wharouse DPS5
Valencia, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
- Supported warehouse supervisors in daily operations management, meeting deadlines consistently without compromising quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to health and safety regulations while maximizing productivity.
- Ensured proper labeling of products to facilitate easy identification during storage or retrieval processes.
- Optimized product placement within the warehouse space according to demand patterns for improved accessibility during peak periods.
- Selected packing materials based on size, quantity and fragility of package contents.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and precise order fulfillment, maintaining communication throughout the process.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and a safer work environment.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
Foster Care Provider
The Roads Ahead Family Services
Mission Hills, CA
09.2016 - Current
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Offered consistent guidance during difficult transitions or life changes to help foster children adapt more easily.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
Caregiver
Qualcare Caregiver
Santa Clarita Ca
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Elderly Caregiver
Emeritus at Chatsworth
Chatsworth, CA
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Encouraged residents to engage in physical exercises, contributing to their mobility and physical well-being.
- Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Institue Superieur in Lubumbashi
Congo Drc,Africa1996
Graduate -
Le Bercail ,high School
Drc,lubumbashi Africa 1995
Skills
- Transportation Assistance
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Household Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Meal Preparation
- Seizure Management
- Developmental Disability Care
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Caregiver
First Light Home Care
09.2022 - Current
FC Associate
Amazon Wharouse DPS5
08.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Qualcare Caregiver
10.2016 - 10.2020
Foster Care Provider
The Roads Ahead Family Services
09.2016 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Emeritus at Chatsworth
05.2010 - 02.2012
Institue Superieur in Lubumbashi
Graduate -
Le Bercail ,high School