Virginia Cruz
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Compassionate care professional skilled in providing daily living assistance as well as planning and executing engaging activities. Committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for clients, while maintaining their independence and dignity. Proven ability to liaise with families and health care professionals to ensure optimal care for clients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
NOC Caregiver
Private Residence
Aliso Viejo, CA
06.2022 - 05.2026
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients, understanding their personal stories and daily routines.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with clients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and provided necessary first aid.
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Implemented safety measures for each patient by providing assistance with transfers, ambulation and positioning devices.
- Provided personalized care, ensuring comfort and safety for clients.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to medical professionals promptly.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behavior and health to inform necessary adjustments in care strategies.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
NOC Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
Aliso Viejo, CA
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Maintained a clean environment for patients by following proper infection control protocols.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients, understanding their personal stories and daily routines.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and provided necessary first aid.
- Utilized problem solving techniques to resolve challenging situations in a timely manner.
Elderly Caregiver
USC Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
03.2000 - 11.2015
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a home setting, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Maintained a clean environment within the client's home by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Provided or assisted in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
- Assisted client with self-administration of medications.
- Administered prescribed medications on time and accurately according to doctor's orders.
- Helped with bathing and dressing to support resident personal care needs.
- Lifted and transported residents into and out of beds, chairs and bathtubs.
- Monitored vital signs of elderly clients and reported any changes to supervisor or physician.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to resolve challenging behaviors of seniors.
- Developed and implemented activities to stimulate physical and mental abilities.
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistant
American Red Cross
Los Angeles, CA07-1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Connecticut High School
Connecticut06-1979
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Infection control
- Elderly care
- Patient advocacy
- CPR certification
- Alzheimer's care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Dementia care
- Direct patient care
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent
Timeline
NOC Caregiver
Private Residence
06.2022 - 05.2026
NOC Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
06.2020 - 06.2022
Elderly Caregiver
USC Los Angeles County
03.2000 - 11.2015
CNA - Nursing Assistant
American Red Cross
High School Diploma - undefined
Connecticut High School