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Silvia Patino

Portland,OR

Summary

I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver who establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps them complete daily living tasks to enhance their quality of life. Driven to prioritize a clients unique needs with attention to important details. Valued as an accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge about the caregiving profession.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Lorraine Wikkling
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Enhanced client's quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.


Elderly Caregiver

Lorraine Wikkling
11.2007 - 02.2017
  • Enhanced client's quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.

Education

GED -

Martinez Adult Education
Martinez
07.2021

Skills

  • Safe Patient Transportation
  • Alzheimer's support
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • First aid and safety
  • Relationship Building
  • Care Plan Management
  • Spanish Fluency
  • End of life care
  • Medication Administration
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Documentation And Reporting

Certification

  • CPR and AED Certificate, 2024

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Lorraine Wikkling
02.2022 - 11.2022

Elderly Caregiver

Lorraine Wikkling
11.2007 - 02.2017

GED -

Martinez Adult Education

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