Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Additional Information
Timeline
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Olinka Calderon

Olinka Calderon

Torrance,CA

Summary

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. 11+ years of experience work as private caregiver,facilities and hospital.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver (CNA)

Unite Care Line
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in Convalescent Hospital with dressing guidance, grooming.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to supervisor/charge nurse.

Elderly Caregiver

ActiveKare Long Beach
02.2021 - Current
  • 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 .
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Caregiver Attendant

Maxim Healthcare Staffing
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • 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.

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Salus Homecare
03.2014 - 04.2017
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Cristal Stars
01.2012 - 01.2013

Especial need patient , 20 years old pt with Angelman Syndrome.

Totally dependent.

Education

Vocational Nursing (working On My License)

Homestead Schools, Inc.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
05.2019

HHA

Nurses Development Center
Norwalk, CA
10.2014

Associate of Arts - 3.9 GPA

El Camino College AA
Torrance, CA
06.2010

CNA

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
04.2010

Skills

  • Fast learning
  • Critical thinker
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Dedicated team player
  • Able to use Lift Hoyer; electric,mechanic
  • Daily Living Activities
  • Preparing healthy meals
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Helping with medication
  • Monitoring Fluids I/O
  • Medical terminology Knowledge
  • Infection Control procedures

Certification

CPR, First Aid,

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

  • Pre-Nursing classes pre-requisites
  • Awarded SALUS HOMECARE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH outstanding performance for dedication ,passion and hard work. June 2016.
  • HOMESTEAD SCHOOL,Inc.Certification of recognition for being the "Most Friendly" June 29,2019.
  • Certificate of Programs Hours Completion (VN) (1640 hours)

Timeline

Caregiver (CNA)

Unite Care Line
05.2022 - Current

Caregiver Attendant

Maxim Healthcare Staffing
04.2021 - 10.2021

Elderly Caregiver

ActiveKare Long Beach
02.2021 - Current

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Salus Homecare
03.2014 - 04.2017

Caregiver, Special Needs

Cristal Stars
01.2012 - 01.2013

Vocational Nursing (working On My License)

Homestead Schools, Inc.

HHA

Nurses Development Center

Associate of Arts - 3.9 GPA

El Camino College AA

CNA

El Camino College

CPR, First Aid,

Olinka Calderon