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Virginia Chavez

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Caregiver with extensive experience for Reynaldo and Yolanda Candelaria skilled in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective emotional support and personalized care plans. Committed to fostering independence and improving quality of life for clients, ensuring a safe and nurturing home environment.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Caregiver

Evelyn Jimenez
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging patients in meaningful conversation and activities.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Home Health Caregiver

Reynaldo Candelaria
01.2018 - 04.2023
  • Supported emotional well-being through companionship services such as reading aloud or playing games together during downtime periods.
  • Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Implemented effective strategies for addressing behavioral issues related to dementia or other cognitive impairments.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they received appropriate services and resources.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' conditions, updating care plans as necessary.
  • Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients concurrently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging patients in meaningful conversation and activities.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Home Health Caregiver

Yolanda Candelaria
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
  • Provided physical assistance for mobility, promoting independence and safety in the home environment.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they received appropriate services and resources.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' conditions, updating care plans as necessary.
  • Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients concurrently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging patients in meaningful conversation and activities.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Home Health Caregiver

Lillian Sneed
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they received appropriate services and resources.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Home Health Caregiver

Christine Anders
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Supported emotional well-being through companionship services such as reading aloud or playing games together during downtime periods.
  • Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
  • Provided physical assistance for mobility, promoting independence and safety in the home environment.
  • Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients concurrently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging patients in meaningful conversation and activities.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Home Health Caregiver

Ms. Masaki
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' conditions, updating care plans as necessary.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they received appropriate services and resources.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Supported emotional well-being through companionship services such as reading aloud or playing games together during downtime periods.
  • Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging patients in meaningful conversation and activities.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Physical therapy support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emotional support
  • Compassionate care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice care
  • Medication administration
  • Dressing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Elder care
  • Administering medications
  • Emotional support and companionship

Timeline

Home Health Caregiver

Evelyn Jimenez
01.2023 - 04.2025

Home Health Caregiver

Yolanda Candelaria
01.2022 - 03.2023

Home Health Caregiver

Reynaldo Candelaria
01.2018 - 04.2023

Home Health Caregiver

Christine Anders
01.2014 - 12.2014

Home Health Caregiver

Lillian Sneed
01.2013 - 01.2018

Home Health Caregiver

Ms. Masaki
01.2013 - 12.2014

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