Rosalinda Martinez
Altoona,IA
Summary
Skilled Direct Support Professional Caregiver with a proven track record at Progress Industries, adept in disability awareness and emotional support. Excelled in enhancing client well-being through personalized care plans and adaptive communication, significantly improving quality of life. Demonstrates CPR proficiency alongside a compassionate approach, fostering strong patient relationships and ensuring comprehensive care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Progress Industries
04.2018 - 11.2024
- Developed and followed individualized care plans tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences.
- Implemented adaptive communication devices to enhance patient interaction and engagement.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Complied with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to the provision of direct support services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs.
Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Adapted care plans to meet individual patient needs, promoting personalized and effective care.
- Responded to emergency situations with calm efficiency, applying first aid and CPR when necessary.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing patient well-being and morale.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
William C Overfelt High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Emotional support
- Disability awareness
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Logistical Support
- Safe Wheelchair Transfer Techniques
- Patient Feeding Coordinator
- CPR Proficiency
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Iowa Driver's License
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Progress Industries
04.2018 - 11.2024
Personal Caregiver
Self-employed
01.2000 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
William C Overfelt High School
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