Susan Guaracha
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I'm seeking a challenging opportunity to utilize skills and experience. Growing professionally and personally with the geriatric residents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Certified Caregiver/Lead Medication Technician
Las Fuentes Assisted Living
06.2016 - 09.2023
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced residents' comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Trained new employees on medication administration and activities of daily living.
- Helped with medication re-ordering.
- Assisted with wound care to enhance healing properly.
Team Leader-Caregiver/ Medication Technician
Margaret T, Morris
03.2014 - 06.2019
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Assessed residents when they fell and provided care that was needed.
- Helped with wound care to promote healing properly.
- Re-ordered medications when necessary.
- Dispensed narcotics to residents when scheduled.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Certified Caregiver
Margaret T. Morris
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Improved resident comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized resident environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Conducted safety checks on regular basis, ensuring safe environment for both residents and caregivers.
- Assisted with daily living activities for enhanced patient wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions, observations, and interventions in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Provided end-of-life care with dignity and compassion while maintaining open communication channels with family members throughout process.
Certified Caregiver
Granite Gate Senior Living
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and comfortable living environment for residents.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
GED -
Riverside Adult School
Riverside, CACertified Caregiver - Nursing
Margaret T. Morris
Prescott, AZAssociate of Science - Nursing-did Not Finish.
Yavapai Community College
Prescott, AZNo Degree - Nursing
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CANo Degree - Medical Assisting Diploma
Concorde Career Institute
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Compassionate Care
- First aid and safety
- Dementia Care, Alzheimer's Care
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Manager Certification, Adult Care Services, October 2012
- Medications Seminar Certificate, Adult Care Services, August 2011
- Personal Care Certificate, Adult Care Services, August 2011
- Directed Care Certificate, Adult Care Services, August 2011
- Supervisory Care Certificate, Adult Care Services, July 2011
- Nursing Assistant Certificate, Yavapai Community College, August 2007
- Medical Assistant Diploma, Concord Career Institute, September 2002
Additional Information
In 2008, I volunteered for the flu clinic at the Veterans Hospital, in Prescott, Arizona
Timeline
Lead Certified Caregiver/Lead Medication Technician
Las Fuentes Assisted Living
06.2016 - 09.2023
Team Leader-Caregiver/ Medication Technician
Margaret T, Morris
03.2014 - 06.2019
Certified Caregiver
Margaret T. Morris
02.2012 - 03.2014
Certified Caregiver
Granite Gate Senior Living
01.2011 - 02.2012
GED -
Riverside Adult School
Certified Caregiver - Nursing
Margaret T. Morris
Associate of Science - Nursing-did Not Finish.
Yavapai Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Riverside Community College
No Degree - Medical Assisting Diploma
Concorde Career Institute
- Manager Certification, Adult Care Services, October 2012
- Medications Seminar Certificate, Adult Care Services, August 2011
- Personal Care Certificate, Adult Care Services, August 2011
- Directed Care Certificate, Adult Care Services, August 2011
- Supervisory Care Certificate, Adult Care Services, July 2011
- Nursing Assistant Certificate, Yavapai Community College, August 2007
- Medical Assistant Diploma, Concord Career Institute, September 2002
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