Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Paloma Cruz

Fort Worth

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Care Partner at The Tradition at Clearfork, skilled in personal care assistance and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through emotional support and effective communication. Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring safety and comfort while promoting engagement in daily activities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Partner

the tradition at clearfork
Fort Worth
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety during activities.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Participated in leisure activities with clients including playing cards, reading books, going for walks.
  • Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsore and maintain comfort levels
  • Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.

Phlebotomy Student

Academy Stone
Fort Worth
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Collected blood samples from patients using standard phlebotomy techniques.
  • Assisted in patient identification and ensured comfort during procedures.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile equipment for blood draw procedures.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance phlebotomy skills and knowledge.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling blood samples.
  • Maintained patient records and documentation accurately.
  • Restocked supplies and equipment necessary for specimen collection.
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomy students.
  • Performed venipunctures on patients of all ages.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.

Elderly Caregiver

legend assisted living
Fort Worth
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored health conditions and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
  • Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.

Education

Certificate -

Stone Academy
Fort Worth
12-2023

High School Diploma -

South Hills Highs School
Fort Worth, TX
06-2022

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • Personal care assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication management
  • Client engagement
  • Health documentation
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient care
  • Dementia care
  • Infant care
  • Autism care
  • Venipuncture and order of draw
  • Phlebotomy technician

Certification

EKG technician

phlebotomy technician

NCPCT-patient care technician

BLS

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

training

  • volunteer at village creek wellness and rehab in Fort Worth TX, some of the things i did was, restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
  • helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding based on individual needs
  • assisted with all care including bathing ,dressing and eating

Timeline

Care Partner

the tradition at clearfork
09.2024 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

legend assisted living
02.2024 - 09.2024

Phlebotomy Student

Academy Stone
08.2023 - 12.2024

Certificate -

Stone Academy

High School Diploma -

South Hills Highs School

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College