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Vanessa Ramirez

Cathedral City,CA

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with experience at Home Instead Senior Care, skilled in elderly care and dementia support. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and clear communication, enhancing client well-being. Successfully implemented fall prevention strategies, improving safety by 30%. Dependable and responsible, with expertise in medication administration and meal preparation, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2016 - Current
  • 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.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Cashier Assistant

Toda Moda
01.2015 - 10.2016
  • Met customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
  • Maintained a clean and safe workspace, ensuring proper sanitation protocols were followed.
  • Handled cash drawer responsibly, accurately counting change and ensuring daily balances were correct.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Counted cash drawers before and after shifts to verify accuracy and report discrepancies.
  • Assisted with restocking shelves and inventory management to keep the store well-stocked and appealing to customers.

Salesperson

Mowers Plus Inc.
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.

Education

Mount San Jacinto
Cathedral City, CA

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Medication administration
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Clear communication

Timeline

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2016 - Current

Cashier Assistant

Toda Moda
01.2015 - 10.2016

Salesperson

Mowers Plus Inc.
03.2013 - 03.2015

Mount San Jacinto
Vanessa Ramirez