Raquel Vasquez
Wellsky Personal Care
SANJOSE,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Compassionate CNA and caregiver with 10+ years of experience supporting client safety, daily living needs, mobility, and accurate care documentation.
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong background in personal care, vital sign monitoring, mobility support, and infection control. Skilled in clear communication, shift handoff reporting, and care plan adherence, with a focus on dignity, comfort, and dependable support.
Dependable healthcare professional with experience in home care, long-term care, and end-of-life support. Known for compassionate companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping, and timely updates to families and care teams.
Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.
Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Work History
Caregiver Attendant
9 Months- Monitored client safety and responded promptly to changes in condition or daily care needs.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
- Administered medication reminders and maintained accurate care notes for shift continuity.
- Supported mobility transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using safe handling techniques.
- Prepared meals, followed dietary instructions, and assisted with light housekeeping tasks.
- Communicated client updates clearly with families and care team members to ensure consistent support.
- Maintained clean, organized living spaces and followed infection control and sanitation procedures.
- Provided compassionate companionship while encouraging dignity, comfort, and routine independence.
- Supported patients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ RNA
2 Years 7 Months- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in condition to nursing staff.
- Repositioned residents regularly to support skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries.
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and mobility using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
- Given range of motion to residents who need it.
- Documented intake, output, and daily care activities accurately in charts
- Supported nursing staff with transfers, repositioning, and bedside assistance
- Maintained clean, safe patient environments by following infection-control procedures
- Responded to call lights and patient requests with courteous, timely care
- Collected specimens and prepared patients for routine procedures as directed
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition promptly
- Communicated patient needs and observations clearly during shift handoff reports
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
8 Years 4 Months- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff for timely care decisions.
- Documented patient observations accurately in medical records and shift reports.
- Repositioned immobile residents and maintained skin integrity through consistent pressure injury prevention.
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily living activities.
- Supported nursing staff with transfers, ambulation, and mobility assistance.
- Maintained infection control standards during personal care and room cleanup.
- Observed behavioral or physical changes and communicated concerns to licensed nurses.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Teacher's Assistant
8 Years- Supported classroom instruction by preparing materials and reinforcing lesson objectives.
- Assisted lead teacher with student supervision during class, transitions, and activities.
- Reinforced learning concepts through one-on-one and small-group academic support.
- Organized instructional supplies, handouts, and classroom resources for daily use.
- Monitored student behavior and helped maintain orderly, respectful learning environment.
- Graded assignments and recorded student work to support accurate progress tracking.
- Adapted quickly to changing classroom needs while maintaining consistent daily support.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
High School Diploma
Liberal Studies - Liberal Studies Based On Cross Cultural
Skills
Nutrition monitoring
Emotional support
Mobility support
Recreational activities planning
Physical therapy assistance
Seizure management
Housekeeping tasks
Dementia care
Compassionate care
End-of-life care
Meal preparation
Client confidentiality
Feeding tube care
Healthcare documentation
Oxygen therapy
Fall prevention
Toileting assistance
Personal hygiene support
Patient assistance
Dependable and responsible
Elderly care
Compassionate communication
PPE usage
Supportive companionship
Problem-solving
Flexible schedule
Verbal and written communication skills
Documentation
Strong ethics
Heavy lifting
Medication and appointment reminders
Flexible schedule and availability
COVID-19 safety policies
Disability support
Care plan adherence
Respectful and compassionate
Daily living assistance
Multitasking and organization
First aid and safety
Compassion and empathy
Direct patient care
Team collaboration
HIPAA compliance
Active listening
Verbal and written communication
Safety awareness
Personal hygiene assistance
Housekeeping
Patient companionship
Basic housekeeping
Behavioral management
Conflict resolution
Medication management
Incident reporting
Client transportation
Behavior redirection
Special needs care
Mobility assistance
Hoyer lifting equipment
Cultural sensitivity
Stress management
[Language] fluency
Chronic disease management
At-home care instruction
Dining room support
Empathetic listening
Community activities
Accomplishments
- Achieved High School and Some University by completing requirements with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certify Nurse Assistance
- Restorative Nursing Assistance
-Teacher Assistance
-Health Promoters
- Some University, Liberal Studies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver Attendant
Wellsky Personal Care
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant/ RNA
A Grace Sub-acute Skills
01.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Tomas Convalence Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2023Read More
Teacher's Assistant
Escuela Popular
06.2005 - 06.2013Read More
National Hispanic University
Liberal Studies from Liberal Studies Based On Cross Cultural
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Escuela Popular
High School Diploma
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