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Sofia Castro

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience at All City Care, adept in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to build rapport and educate patients, leveraging bilingual skills in Spanish and English. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating care plans, enhancing patient outcomes by 20%. Skilled in communication and behavioral health support, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate service delivery.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Specialist

All City Care
Bronx, New York
06.2015 - Current
  • Aide elderly patients with disabilities, mobility, grooming and home care
  • Assisted with grocery shopping and preparing meals according to dietary specifications
  • Schedule medication and appointments and escorted patients to their appointments
  • Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Developed personalized nutrition plans for diverse client needs.
  • Researched calories and nutritional content of various meals and summarized data in comprehensive reports.

Nurse Assistant

Sirta Day Care
Bronx, New York
04.1995 - 05.2015
  • Supervised children in arts, craft and other recreational activities
  • Assisted children individually with lessons and assignments
  • Analyzed food labels to help clients make informed decisions about what they eat.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.

Education

Bachelor - Human Services

Boricua College
New York
05.2012

HHA-PCA Certification - Home Care

Cudley's Home Care Services, Inc
391 E 149th St, Ste 521 Bronx, NY 10455
01.1997

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Human Services experience
  • Team leadership
  • Training and education of school age children
  • Behavioral health support
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Patient care

Timeline

Home Health Specialist

All City Care
06.2015 - Current

Nurse Assistant

Sirta Day Care
04.1995 - 05.2015

Bachelor - Human Services

Boricua College

HHA-PCA Certification - Home Care

Cudley's Home Care Services, Inc