Tamara Alvarado
Lytle
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Country Life Assisted Living, skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through compassionate support and effective communication. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in team collaboration and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring optimal client health outcomes.
Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities—knowledge of managing medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within a care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes, and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Country Life Assisted Living
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Care Provider
Coastal Home Health Care
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Substitute Teacher
Harlandale Independent School
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lytle ISD
Lytle06-2015
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Record keeping
- Personal hygiene
- Grocery shopping
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Elderly care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Dementia care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- English & Spanish fluency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Country Life Assisted Living
12.2022 - 04.2024
Care Provider
Coastal Home Health Care
09.2019 - 11.2019
Substitute Teacher
Harlandale Independent School
05.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Lytle ISD
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