Sandra Serrato
Direct Care
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Focused healthcare professional well-versed in promoting a healthy lifestyle by coordinating and supervising activities in alignment with client needs and abilities. Proven history of inspiring and fostering client well-being across 17 years of experience in related roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Attendant
Edwardo Cabazos
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2014 - Current
- Provided companionship through conversation, games or other activities that are enjoyable for the client.
- Organized recreational activities for clients that help improve quality of life.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, housekeeping tasks, laundry duties.
- Instructed family members on proper techniques for providing personal care assistance at home.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively to their concerns and helping them cope with stressors.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their specific needs and preferences.
- Accompanied clients on trips outside their residence such as shopping trips or social events.
- Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene and grooming, such as bathing, dressing, and oral care.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Preschool Teacher
Alameda Pre-school
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Education
GED -
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX01-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Household organization
- Client Confidentiality
- Light Housekeeping
Affiliations
When I am not working I enjoy running ,bike riding and swimming the ocean is my go to place on the weekends I like catching up with friends and visiting coffee house in the hill country.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Care Attendant
Edwardo Cabazos
11.2014 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Alameda Pre-school
08.2009 - 05.2012
GED -
Del Mar College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Del Mar College
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