Trina McCraw
Madera,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with 13+ years of experience supporting daily living, patient safety, and emotional well-being. Known for dependable care, respectful communication, and strong relationship building with clients and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Fresno, CA
05.2013 - 08.2026
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Supported mobility using transfers, repositioning, and walking assistance to reduce fall risk.
- Monitored wellbeing, reported changes in condition, and communicated concerns promptly to care teams.
- Prepared meals, followed dietary instructions, and supported safe feeding routines for daily nutrition.
- Maintained clean, organized living spaces by completing light housekeeping and laundry tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to encourage engagement, trust, and routine stability.
- Managed medication reminders, appointment coordination, and daily care schedules with reliability.
- Documented care activities accurately and followed individualized care plans with consistency.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained the entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional manner.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to the restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fresno High
Fresno, CA06-1986
Skills
- Empathetic communication
- Elderly care
- Senior care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dependability and reliability
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
- Light cleaning support
- Patient management
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Dementia support
- Infection control practices
- Patient privacy awareness
- Crisis intervention
- Care plan implementation
- Palliative support
School Volunteer
Volunteer for John Adams
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
05.2013 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Fresno High