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Sandra Garcia

San Antonio

Summary

Compassionate and dependable caregiver with hands-on experience providing quality support to individuals in residential and home healthcare settings. Trained in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) skills, CPR, and Basic Life Support (BLS), with a strong ability to assist with daily living activities, monitor patient needs, and maintain a safe, supportive environment. Known for building trusting relationships with clients and collaborating effectively with care teams to ensure continuity of care. Adaptable, patient-focused, and committed to delivering respectful and reliable support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Richs Residential
Lansing
06.2024 - 03.2026
  • Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and family members about care needs.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans.
  • Documented client progress and care activities accurately in records.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.

Home Health Aide

His Way Home HealthCare
Owosso
04.2022 - 06.2024

Began providing care through His Way Home Healthcare and transitioned to Rich’s Residential following the client’s change in service provider. This transition was coordinated and mutually agreed upon by both agencies, the client, and myself to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Stocker

Walmart
Forest City
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise, ensuring proper product placement and visibility.
  • Assisted customers in locating products and answered inquiries about store offerings.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor, enhancing shopping experience for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily stocking tasks and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling equipment and moving heavy items throughout the store.
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.

Line Worker

Qdoba
Owosso
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Prepared food items according to established recipes and safety standards.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained cleanliness throughout the workspace.
  • Assisted team members with food assembly and order preparation during peak hours.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to ensure timely restocking.
  • Collaborated with staff to improve workflow and enhance service efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations during shifts.
  • Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain a safe working environment for other employees.
  • Worked closely with other members of the team to meet deadlines and goals set by management.

Education

GED
Owosso, MI

CNA Certification Program - CNA

Baker College
Owosso, MI
02.2025 - 04.2025

BLS Provider -

Baker College
Owosso, MI
02.2025 - 02.2025

Heart Saver First Aid -

Baker College
Owosso, MI
02.2025 - 02.2025

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Emotional support
  • Effective communication
  • Safety protocols
  • Record documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Bedside care
  • First aid and safety
  • [State] Driver's license
  • Personal care services
  • Compassionate client care
  • Light housekeeping
  • Wound care
  • Mobility activities
  • Recording vital signs
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Mobility support
  • Patient transportation
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety procedures
  • Transportation assistance
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Nutrition management
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Feeding assistance
  • Care plan assessment
  • Patient transport
  • Patient advocacy
  • Catheter care assistance
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Pain management
  • Toileting assistance

Certification

  • Certification of completion CNA training program completed 2025
  • Certified Nurse Aid Skills
    Completed and issued by Michigan 2025
  • Certified Nurse Aid Knowledge
    Completed and issued by Michigan 2025
  • Heart saver first aid
    Completed and issued 2025
  • BLS Provider
    Completed and issued 2025

Timeline

CNA Certification Program - CNA

Baker College
02.2025 - 04.2025

BLS Provider -

Baker College
02.2025 - 02.2025

Heart Saver First Aid -

Baker College
02.2025 - 02.2025

Home Health Aide

Richs Residential
06.2024 - 03.2026

Home Health Aide

His Way Home HealthCare
04.2022 - 06.2024

Stocker

Walmart
12.2021 - 03.2022

Line Worker

Qdoba
09.2020 - 02.2021

GED
Sandra Garcia