SONIA J. URRUTIA P.
Lucerne Valley,CA
Summary
I am a hardworking, quick learner, and honest caregiver currently looking for a stable overnught fulltime position, where I can sharpen my skills, and there is opportunity for growth within the organization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
William Sheets
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Maxine O'steen
10.2023 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
- Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings, accompanying them on walks, or engaging in conversation.
- Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal results.
- Provided mobility support through transfers, ambulation assistance, and the use of adaptive equipment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures including clutter removal and installation of grab bars to ensure client safety at home.
- Offered companionship during difficult times by providing emotional support and empathetic listening skills.
- Promoted overall well-being by encouraging regular physical exercise within the abilities of each client.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, observations, and care plan adjustments for enhanced continuity of care.
- Administered first aid procedures when required while keeping calm under pressure.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for families by providing consistent communication regarding the health status of their loved ones.
- Supported clients'' cognitive function through mental stimulation exercises such as puzzles or reminiscence therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for each client to meet their unique needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Elderly Caregiver
Chantilly Lace Manor
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
Vulnerable Adult Caregiver
Premier Home, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- -Administering oral medications under doctors’ orders.
- -Driving patients to doctors’ appointments and house activities.
- -Helping patients with personal hygiene, light housekeeping.
- -Cooking.
- -Documentation.
Vulnerable Adult Caregiver
Granny’s Helping Hands, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- -Administering oral medications under doctors’ orders.
- -Driving patients to doctors’ appointments and house activities.
- -Helping patients with personal hygiene, light housekeeping.
- -Cooking.
- -Documentation.
Vulnerable Adult Caregiver
MercyLink, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- -Administering oral medications under doctors’ orders.
- -Driving patients to doctors’ appointments and house activities.
- -Helping patients with personal hygiene, light housekeeping.
- -Cooking.
- -Documentation.
Dementia Patient Caregiver
Marion Tauber
01.2016 - 01.2019
- -Personal hygiene home health care, such as changing bed linen, administering oral medications under doctors’ orders.
- -Driving patient to doctors’ appointments.
- -Dressing, walking, cooking, light housekeeping.
- -Assisting in and out of bed.
- -Hospital Care (ER).
Parkinson Patient Caregiver
Frances Heller
01.2014 - 01.2016
- -Transferring patient from bed to wheelchair, to shower etc.
- -Dressing, cooking, light housekeeping.
- -Walking, wheelchair transportation.
- -Driving patient to doctors’ appointments.
- -Administering oral medications under doctors’ orders.
- -Personal hygiene, home health care, such as changing bed linen.
- -Hospital Care (ER).
Cancer Patient Caregiver
Margaret Easton
01.2012 - 01.2013
- -Transferring patient from bed to wheelchair, to shower, etc.
- -Dressing and grooming.
- -Personal hygiene home health care, such as changing bed linen.
- -Administering oral medications under doctors’ orders.
- -Household duties and maintenance.
- -Cooking.
- -Tubing feeding.
Elderly Caregiver
Norton Easton
01.2012 - 01.2013
- -Transferring patient from bed to wheelchair, to shower, etc.
- -Dressing and grooming.
- -Personal hygiene home health care, such as changing bed linen.
- -Administering oral medications under doctors’ orders.
- -Household duties and maintenance.
- -Cooking.
Dementia Patient Caregiver
Gloria Blasdel
01.2001 - 01.2012
- -Household duties and maintenance.
- -Cooking
- -Walking, and companion.
- -Driving patient to doctors’ appointments.
- -Take blood pressure and perform bladder catheterization.
- -Pets care (2 cats and 1 dog)
Education
High School Diploma - Bilingual Secretary
Mather Orphanorum College
Guatemala, Guatemala10.1989
HHA - undefined
LACC
01.2016
ESL - undefined
LACC
01.2015
Perform bladder catheterization - undefined
UCLA
01.2011
ESL - undefined
Evans School
Los Angeles, CA01.2010
Skills
- -Bilingual
- -Attention to detail
- -Problem Solving
- -Great verbal and writing Communication skills
- -Responsible
- -Time management
- -Works great as a team
- -Cook
- -Patience
- -Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- -Self-Development Courses
- -Proficient in Excel and Word Doc
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Linda Stark. 760 985 9192
Blanca Godinez. 760 219 4208
Makeba Pease 213 308 8894
Timeline
Private Elderly Caregiver
Maxine O'steen
10.2023 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Chantilly Lace Manor
05.2022 - 09.2023
Vulnerable Adult Caregiver
Premier Home, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Vulnerable Adult Caregiver
Granny’s Helping Hands, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Vulnerable Adult Caregiver
MercyLink, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Dementia Patient Caregiver
Marion Tauber
01.2016 - 01.2019
Parkinson Patient Caregiver
Frances Heller
01.2014 - 01.2016
Cancer Patient Caregiver
Margaret Easton
01.2012 - 01.2013
Elderly Caregiver
Norton Easton
01.2012 - 01.2013
Dementia Patient Caregiver
Gloria Blasdel
01.2001 - 01.2012
HHA - undefined
LACC
ESL - undefined
LACC
Perform bladder catheterization - undefined
UCLA
ESL - undefined
Evans School
Elderly Caregiver
William Sheets
High School Diploma - Bilingual Secretary
Mather Orphanorum College
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