Ruby Castillo
Queens
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with over four years of experience in personal support and health monitoring. Known for exceptional communication and organizational skills, contributing to improved client well-being and positive relationships with families. What I enjoyed most about my job daily is the connection and relationships I start to build with my clients instantly. Whenever I make my patient smile, it lights up not only my world, but also my patient and their family members while ensuring health monitoring. Proven ability to foster strong relationships and create a safe, supportive environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Caregiver
human development association
Brooklyn
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Organized medication schedules and assisted with administration as needed.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and needs.
- Developed engaging activities to promote mental stimulation and social interaction.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises designed by a physical therapist or occupational therapist.
- Provided mental stimulation through games, puzzles and other activities designed for cognitive development.
- Kept accurate records of all tasks completed during shifts including start and end times and notes about client interactions.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public, and medical locations.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Private Caregiver
Americare
Brooklyn
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients.
- Organized medication schedules and assisted with administration as needed.
- Developed engaging activities to promote mental stimulation and social interaction.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and needs.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
- Organized medication reminders for clients taking multiple prescriptions throughout the day.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Patient care
- Client assessment
- Health monitoring
- Care planning
- Safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate client care
- Housekeeping duties
- Behavioral management
- Nutrition management
- Transportation services
- Fall prevention
- Recreational activities
- Errand running
- Ensure a fulfilled schedule
- Checking their emotional state
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Polish
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Portuguese
Limited
Websites
Affiliations
- attended hairstyling program for 12 months
- studied nail designing
- rewarded a sketch book in high school for best art student
- diverse cooking
Certification
- hairstyling
Accomplishments
- accomplished in physical activity
- scholarship in medical feild
Timeline
Private Caregiver
human development association
08.2020 - 06.2025
Private Caregiver
Americare
10.2018 - 02.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
University of Utah
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