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Vanessa Kanistanaux

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with sixteen years of supporting patients with daily living tasks. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, ambulation, feeding, running errands, and light housekeeping. Professional communicator when instructing and assisting patients as an accompaniment to medical appointments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Support Services
San Pedro, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Transportation: medical appointment, physical therapy.
  • Bathing and grooming: washing and drying, preparing clothing.
  • Medication administration: refill the med tray, and set the dispenser.
  • Prepare nutritional soft foods to aid in feeding stroke patients.
  • Bladder and bowel: applying/removing diapers, commode assistance.

Private Care Provider

IHSS
Sierra Madre, CA
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Adaptive to special needs and individualized requirements.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed restricted diet schedule

Private Care Provider

IHSS
Pasadena
01.2014 - 09.2021
  • Prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.

Private Care Provider

IHSS
San Pedro, California
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Private Care Provider

IHSS
Los Angeles
03.2011 - 12.2013
  • Prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Private Care Provider

Visiting Angels Home Care
Glendale
03.2008 - 11.2010
  • Aid in ambulatory abilities along with transfer
  • Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Education

Human Development/Gerontology - Liberal Arts and General Studies

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
01-2025

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Counseling -

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
12.2021

Volunteer Experience

Pasadena Senior Center, Gerontologist/Human Development Internship Multitask, Pasadena, California, 06/01/24, Current, Social Services, Food Band, Tech Help, Produce Distribution, Resource Pamphlet for Older Adults, YWCA Lunch Program, Health Enrichment, Zumba Class, Pilates, Fitness

Certification

Substance Abuse Specialist June 2021

Websites

City

Pasadena

State

CA

Street

Pasadena

Roles And Responsibilities

Culturally sensitive caregiver capable of providing emotional and physical support. Services include assistance with daily tasks such as dressing, feeding, and task prioritization. Responsible for medication administration, tracking, and monitoring side effects. Will handle client transportation, appointment setting, and schedule management. Able to adapt to special needs and individualized requirements. Provides assistance with ambulatory abilities and transfers. Prepares meals and ensures dietary needs are met.

Zip

91104

Timeline

In-Home Support Services
02.2023 - Current

Private Care Provider

IHSS
05.2021 - 12.2023

Private Care Provider

IHSS
10.2019 - 04.2021

Private Care Provider

IHSS
01.2014 - 09.2021

Private Care Provider

IHSS
03.2011 - 12.2013

Private Care Provider

Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2008 - 11.2010

Human Development/Gerontology - Liberal Arts and General Studies

California State University Long Beach

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Counseling -

Glendale Community College

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