Richard Perez
Rochester,NY
Summary
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Direction Staff
Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
Janitorial Lead
Sheen and Shine
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated successful project completion by coordinating tasks among team members.
- Improved facility cleanliness by developing and implementing effective janitorial procedures.
- Implemented efficient waste disposal systems, contributing to a cleaner facility overall.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication channels among team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistently thorough attention to detail in all assigned areas.
- Streamlined inventory management with systematic organization of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to emergency situations, minimizing downtime and potential hazards.
- Trained staff on safe operation of cleaning equipment, tools, devices and chemical and cleaning agents to efficiently perform duties and reduce harm to floors, fixtures, staff and environment.
- Complied with accident and loss prevention programs, SOPs and health and sanitation standards to achieve high level of cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to drive productivity.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Rochester General Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edison Career & Technology High School
655 Colfax St, Rochester, NY 1460606-2018
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Data Entry
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Leadership Qualities
- Inventory Restocking
- Visitor reception
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Self-Direction Staff
Epilepsy-Pralid, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Janitorial Lead
Sheen and Shine
01.2020 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
Rochester General Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Edison Career & Technology High School