Xantippe "Kriz" Borja
Home Care Aide
Burbank,CA
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and record keeping. Expe. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Compassionate caregiver offers Number years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.
Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
Beyond Home Care Inc
10.2021 - Current
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Home Health Care Aide
Elinor Arlook
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
Home Care Aide
Bless Home Care Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Gypsum Creek Homes Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Caregiving
AMA College of Medicine
Cainta,Rizal Phils12.2007
No Degree - Human Resources Management
College of St.Benilde,La Salle
Taft Ave.Manila,Phils.Bachelor Of Arts And Sciences - Political Science
University of Nueva Caceres
Naga City,Philippines03.1990
Skills
- Household Chores
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Client Documentation
- Behavior Redirection
- Progress Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Medication Administration
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Linen Washing
- Meal Preparation
- Household Management
- Behavioral Management
- Motivating Clients
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Dietary Needs
- Supply Purchasing
- Compassionate Client Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Reading Music
- Pulse Checking
- Bathing and Dressing
- Mobility Support
- Report Observations
- Observe Behaviors
- Daily Charting
- Massage Problem Areas
- Housekeeping
Certification
- HCA - Home Care Aide
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Languages
English
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health Care Aide
Elinor Arlook
12.2022 - 03.2023
Home Care Aide
Beyond Home Care Inc
10.2021 - Current
Home Care Aide
Bless Home Care Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Gypsum Creek Homes Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2021
Caregiving
AMA College of Medicine
No Degree - Human Resources Management
College of St.Benilde,La Salle
Bachelor Of Arts And Sciences - Political Science
University of Nueva Caceres
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