VIOLET CHAVEZ
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Experienced Health Care Aide delivering compassionate support, effective problem-solving, and meticulous patient assessments. Known for fostering strong relationships with patients and families while ensuring safety and comfort. Ready to enhance patient care through dedicated teamwork and proactive communication.
Dedicated Health Care Aide with proven skills in patient relationship building, safety precautions, and direct patient care. Committed to enhancing patient wellbeing through compassionate support and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Aid Home Healthcare
2727 San Pedro Dr SE
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented efficient scheduling to optimize caregiver-client assignments, enhancing service delivery.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Performed wound care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Health Care Aide
Consumer Direct Personal Care
9301 Volcano Rd Nw #185
01.2014 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of dosages.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate client needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences, fostering a supportive environment for independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande High School
Dubuque, IA05-2004
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Safety precautions
- Supporting personal needs
- Mobility assistance
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Recording vital signs
- Patient lifting
- Trustworthy companion
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining privacy
- Transporting patients
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Aid Home Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
Health Care Aide
Consumer Direct Personal Care
01.2014 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande High School