Victoria Garcia
Laredo,TX
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Our Guardian Angels Home Health
Laredo, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Provided home care and worked at care facilities.
- Made transportation arrangements and accompanied clients for appointments, errands and outings.
- Scheduled and facilitated appropriate professional intervention and treatment.
- Supported clients in participating in leisure activities like going on walks or attending community events.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with self-care tasks like laundry, meal preparation.
- Participated in enjoyable activities with clients to provide mental stimulation.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
- Facilitated recreational activities that promote socialization skills and independence.
- Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures related to confidentiality regulations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for working with clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Dance Instructor
Diana Rendon’s Dance Academy
Laredo, TX
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive dance curriculum for students, focusing on ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Assisted in designing costumes for performances according to the theme or story line chosen.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Choreographed performance pieces for recitals, competitions, and community events, showcasing students' skills and progress.
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses to determine areas needing improvement.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
- Organized and led dance workshops and master classes with guest instructors to expose students to diverse dance styles and techniques.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Fostered a culture of respect, teamwork, and discipline among students, emphasizing the importance of dedication in achieving excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05-2025
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Physical therapy assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient monitoring
- Hygiene maintenance
- Recreational activities
- Compassionate caregiving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Continuing education
- Respect for diversity
- CPR training
- Safety precautions
- Reliability and punctuality
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Disability awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Confidentiality adherence
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Our Guardian Angels Home Health
07.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Diana Rendon’s Dance Academy
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University