Rachael Parraz
Hanford,CA
Summary
Dependable assistant with the capacity to function well under pressure and trained to perform in a fast-paced setting. Proactive worker with outstanding customer service skills to deliver high-quality treatment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Home Health Aide
Extra Caring Homecare
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Area Supervisor
Kohl's Department Store
10.2012 - 11.2017
- Organized training sessions for staff on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance overall team performance.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Implemented efficient processes for order processing, fulfillment, and delivery, streamlining daily operations within the territory.
- Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
- Enhanced communication within the team through regular meetings focused on progress updates, brainstorming sessions, or problem-solving discussions.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Hacienda Rehabilitation
07.2007 - 04.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Sales Clerk
Mervyn's
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in organizing store displays for maximum visibility and attractiveness to potential buyers.
- Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks in appealing, organized arrangements to drive sales.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
West Hills Lemoore Community College
Lemoore, CA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Hanford, CA01.2007
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Active listening
- Lifting and transferring
- Fast learner
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing. (pending)
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Extra Caring Homecare
10.2022 - 03.2023
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
12.2017 - 01.2021
Area Supervisor
Kohl's Department Store
10.2012 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Hacienda Rehabilitation
07.2007 - 04.2012
Sales Clerk
Mervyn's
10.2006 - 07.2007
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing. (pending)
- CPR/AED Certification
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
West Hills Lemoore Community College
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
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