Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
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Sandra Parks
Salinas,CA
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employeed
In-Home Caretaker
03.2020 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines, promoting healthy eating habits among clients.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure timely administration and improve client health outcomes.
- Coordinated medical appointments for timely follow-ups, improving continuity of care between multiple healthcare providers.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, creating a clean and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of services provided during each visit, ensuring accuracy in documentation for service reimbursement purposes.
MST
Bus Driver
01.1999 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as changing lights or checking tire pressure to ensure the safe operation of the bus at all times.
- Maintained open communication lines with dispatchers to report any delays, accidents or emergencies encountered while on the road.
- Collected accurate fares ahead of travel, including cash, tokens and passes.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring accessibility and convenience during their transit.
- Monitored students and other passengers during transit to encourage safe transport.
- Operated various types of buses, displaying adaptability and versatility in skill sets among different vehicles.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
Education
Hartnell CollegeSalinas, CA
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
05.2020
University Overview
Liberal Arts - Sociology and Social Sciences emphasis
Liberal Arts - Psychology Emphasis
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Mobility support
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental Health Support
- Stroke Patient Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In-Home Caretaker
Self-employeed
03.2020 - 11.2023
Bus Driver
MST
01.1999 - 02.2020
Hartnell College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
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