Savannah Rodriguez
Brenham,TX
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Brenham State Supported Living Center, skilled in dementia care and relationship building. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through attentive support and effective communication. Recognized for fostering trust and promoting independence, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for clients. CPR certified and committed to delivering exceptional care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP 3
Brenham State Supported Living Center
Brenham, TX
03.2020 - 03.2025
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Day Mentor
Bluebonnet Haven
Brenham, TX
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
Caregiver
Silver Stage Assistant Living Center
Brenham, TX
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Education
Sonography - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Clear communication
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CPR
- BLS
Timeline
Day Mentor
Bluebonnet Haven
04.2021 - 10.2024
DSP 3
Brenham State Supported Living Center
03.2020 - 03.2025
Caregiver
Silver Stage Assistant Living Center
02.2019 - 03.2020
Sonography - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University