Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Nieves Avila

Azusa,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Elwyn California
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Elderly Caregiver

Home Instead
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Independent Caregiver

Nieves Avila
05.2014 - 05.2020
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • 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.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Skills

  • Caring Companionship
  • Ability to Lift
  • Patient Assessments
  • Safety Behaviors
  • First Aid Certification
  • Bedside Care
  • Household Cleaning
  • Personal Service
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Medical Reminders
  • Assisting with Daily Living

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Elwyn California
10.2021 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Home Instead
06.2021 - 09.2021

Independent Caregiver

Nieves Avila
05.2014 - 05.2020

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