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Nathaniel Mondragon

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Accommodating individuals with special needs over ten years of hands-on experience in health-related caregiving and daily living assistance. Recognized for encouraging residents to live life independently by engaging in activities and dialogue. CPR and First Aid certified. Well-equipped with patience and stamina to handle adverse situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care Provider

A New Vision
04.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
  • Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Guided patients to restroom, to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.

Therapy Assistant

Kidpower
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Family Members
08.2012 - Current
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2019

Skills

  • Client Education
  • Caring Companionship
  • Needs Assessment
  • Attentive to People
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Program Activities
  • First Aid Certification
  • Problem Identification
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Fine Motor Skills

Timeline

Respite Care Provider

A New Vision
04.2022 - Current

Therapy Assistant

Kidpower
08.2020 - Current

Caregiver, Special Needs

Family Members
08.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico

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