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Vanessa Aguirre

Melrose Park,IL

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Senior Helpers Of Elmwood Park
Chicago, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Schedule and cancel appointments
  • Transportation to and from appointments
  • Light house keeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Assist with physical therapy and exercise activities
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.

HHA

Destiny Home Care Services
Westchester, Illinois
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Assist clients with meal planning and preparation
  • Make phone calls for clients
  • Transportation for appointments
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and instructions
  • Light house keeping ensuring a clean and safe environment
  • Documented client progress and care details in electronic health records.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures

Encouraged independence by teaching self care skills such as grooming

and hygiene habits

Elderly Caregiver

Gladden Home Care
Lombard, Illinois
03.2017 - 08.2023
  • Provided compassionate personal care and support to elderly clients daily.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care plans and progress notes.
  • Ensured a safe living environment by monitoring potential hazards regularly.
  • Supported emotional well-being through companionship and engaging conversations.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
  • Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.

Caregiver

Lexington Square Retirement Community
Lombard, Illinois
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Monitored client health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Collaborated with family members to address client needs and preferences effectively.
  • Documented daily activities and care provided in client records accurately.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.

Cashier

Arden B
Oak Brook, Illinois
06.2010 - 09.2010
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at retail location.
  • Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations.
  • Managed cash register, ensuring proper handling of cash and credit transactions.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.

Education

Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Personal care
  • Safety protocols
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Electronic health records
  • Client relationship management
  • Companionship provision
  • Dietary planning
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Housekeeping tasks

Timeline

Caregiver

Senior Helpers Of Elmwood Park
05.2025 - Current

HHA

Destiny Home Care Services
10.2023 - 02.2025

Elderly Caregiver

Gladden Home Care
03.2017 - 08.2023

Caregiver

Lexington Square Retirement Community
02.2015 - 03.2016

Cashier

Arden B
06.2010 - 09.2010

Proviso West High School
Vanessa Aguirre