Regina Gamez
lead caregiver
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Skilled in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to fostering positive relationships with patients and ensuring high-quality care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Caregiver
Brookdale
San Antonio
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily activities and care plans for residents at Brookdale.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene and daily living tasks.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior caregivers on best practices in resident care.
- Documented resident progress and reported changes to management.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the facility.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and updates.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided personal hygiene assistance to residents.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times or transitions in life stages.
- Acted as an advocate for residents' rights when needed or requested.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations related to patient health or safety risks.
- Supervised staff members in providing quality patient care services as per standards set by the organization.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Housekeeper
Brookdale
San Antonio
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Cleaned guest rooms and common areas to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Stocked cleaning supplies and maintained inventory levels for efficiency.
- Managed laundry operations, including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Followed safety protocols while using cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Organized storage areas for easy access to tools and supplies.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
Lead Caregiver
The Forum Assisted Living
San Antonio
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and updates.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided personal hygiene assistance to residents.
- Evaluated performance of Caregivers regularly for improvement purposes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations related to patient health or safety risks.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Educated caregivers about safety practices while handling fragile individuals with special needs.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Caregiver
Franklin Park alamo haights
San Antonio
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Education
GED -
Sa Leadership Academy
San Antonio, TX01-2019
Skills
- Care plan development
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Staff training and development
- Resident advocacy
- Patient management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Assisted living expertise
- Physical assistance
- Dementia support
- Emotional support services
- Safety awareness and protocols
- Basic housekeeping skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong ethical standards
- Flexible scheduling and availability
- Compassionate care delivery
- Physical therapy assistance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Lead Caregiver
Brookdale
09.2023 - 09.2024
Housekeeper
Brookdale
09.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Caregiver
The Forum Assisted Living
09.2023 - 02.2024
Caregiver
Franklin Park alamo haights
07.2020 - 08.2020
GED -
Sa Leadership Academy
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