RONALDO LEDESMA
SAN RAFAEL,CA
Summary
Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback. Reliable personal care professional offering 23 years of superior performance in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in caring for convalescent patients and catering to developmental and physical disabilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant/In-Home Caregiver
Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
SAN RAFAEL , United States
2005.05 - Current
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
HOMECARE PROVIDER
In Home Supportive Services
SAN RAFAEL , CA
1998.10 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Education
Associate of Science - HEALTHCARE
MARIAN COLLEGE SCHOOL oF NURSING
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA07.2002
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Diet and Nutrition
- Decision Making
- Attentive to People
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Patient Ambulation
- Household Cleaning
- Care Planning
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Meal Planning
- Incontinence Care
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant/In-Home Caregiver
Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
2005.05 - Current
HOMECARE PROVIDER
In Home Supportive Services
1998.10 - Current
Associate of Science - HEALTHCARE
MARIAN COLLEGE SCHOOL oF NURSING
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