Valerie Mao
St. George,UT
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with experience, skilled in providing compassionate care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and relationship building. Proficient in medication administration and daily living assistance, ensuring dignity and safety for all clients. Committed to fostering independence and quality of life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Autumn Park Assisted Living
Washington, UT
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medication as prescribed, following health care protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and progress notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client services effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing client requirements, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Contributed to a 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.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Direct Support Professional
Turn Community Services, DSP
St. George, UT
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective support strategies for clients.
- Adapted communication styles to effectively engage with diverse populations and varying abilities.
- Completed mandatory training in safety protocols and best practices for client care delivery.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Caregiver
Chrysalis
St. George, UT
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided personal care assistance, ensuring comfort and safety for clients in daily activities.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges, implementing strategies to promote independence and confidence.
- Implemented safety measures within the home environment, minimizing hazards and promoting well-being for clients.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a 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.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Direct Support Professional
Sevita Health
San Bernardino, CA
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Implemented individualized care plans to address specific needs and preferences of clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents to support care continuity.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interaction and personal development among clients.
- Monitored client behavior and provided emotional support, fostering a safe environment.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
Caregiver
Home Instead
Redlands, CA
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained clean and organized living environments for clients.
- Collaborated with families to develop care plans that meet individual needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mojave River Academy
Colton, CASkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Caregiver
Autumn Park Assisted Living
08.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Turn Community Services, DSP
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Chrysalis
01.2024 - 10.2025
Direct Support Professional
Sevita Health
04.2023 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Home Instead
08.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Mojave River Academy