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Vanessa Codd

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Motivated caregiver helping in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and light housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with family and healthcare providers to optimize care, while focusing on comfort and emotional support to meet clients current needs.

Observant caregiver with successful background delivering heartfelt care to clients. Compassionate and service-oriented individual assisting in medication administration and schedule management. Basic knowledge in First Aid and CPR, AED

Experienced caregiver skilled at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns through proactive schedule coordination. Demonstrates proper attention to personal hygiene and attire. Proficient in event planning and household administration.

Devoted personal care professional, skilled in fostering client health through assisting with daily activities and daily needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to clients well-being and dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Dependable caregiver with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing clients daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in monitoring nutrition and trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
12071
12071
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Ms. Gladys Firestone
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - Current
  • Activities of daily living: personal care, meal preparation, doctors appointments, grocery shopping, medication refills, laundry and light housekeeping.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, created a safe and positive living environment for client, while communicating concerning responses to family, staff and hospice care.

Private Caregiver

Carla & Mila Malden
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Assisted elderly client with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversation and accompanying her on errands or outings.
  • Transported client to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and other necessary destination.
  • Administered medication and monitored health conditions consistently up to hospice care.

Companionship/Caregiver

Home care Perks
Little Falls, NJ
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, meal preparation, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair and/or cane.

Office Assistant

Mr. & Mrs. Longsworth
New York, NY
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.

Companionship/Caregiver

LivHome Inc
Los Angeles, CA
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair and/or cane.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.

Private Caregiver

Ms. Desiree Neal
Culver City, CA
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Assisted elderly client with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
  • Provided companionship to client by engaging in conversation and created a safe environment, while communicating with family about concerns or challenges.

Education

Vocational - Massage And Body Work

Southbay Massage College
Manhattan Beach, CA

Vocational - Spirituality

Meditation
School Of Oracle

Vocational - EKG And Phlebotomy Technician

New York Medical Career Training Center
New York, NY

Vocational - Hair Design

Cosmetologist
Hair Design Institute

CNA/HHA Training - Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Health Aid

Manuel Arts Adult Evening Class
Los Angeles, CA

High School Diploma -

Canaan SDA High School
Belize City, Belize

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel And Catering Management

University of Belize
Belize City, Belize

Skills

  • Care Plan Management
  • Basic light Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • Safe Patient Transportation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Time Management
  • Heart Saver First Aid CPR, AED

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Ms. Gladys Firestone
08.2019 - Current

Private Caregiver

Carla & Mila Malden
08.2017 - 07.2019

Companionship/Caregiver

Home care Perks
03.2017 - 05.2017

Office Assistant

Mr. & Mrs. Longsworth
09.2016 - 05.2017

Companionship/Caregiver

LivHome Inc
01.2005 - 12.2010

Private Caregiver

Ms. Desiree Neal
01.2001 - 01.2004

Vocational - Massage And Body Work

Southbay Massage College

Vocational - Spirituality

Meditation

Vocational - EKG And Phlebotomy Technician

New York Medical Career Training Center

Vocational - Hair Design

Cosmetologist

CNA/HHA Training - Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Health Aid

Manuel Arts Adult Evening Class

High School Diploma -

Canaan SDA High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Nursing

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel And Catering Management

University of Belize
Vanessa Codd