Paula Gomez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Self employed
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2023 - Current
- Developed relationships with family members and caregivers of clients.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout shift.
- Ensured that all equipment used is properly functioning before use.
Caregiver, Special Needs
IHSS Public Authority
Lakewood, CA
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Sierra Madre, CA
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
- Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Community activities
- Community integration
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan management
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Self employed
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
IHSS Public Authority
12.2016 - 10.2019
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
07.2012 - 12.2015
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College