Yamilka Hernandez
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Caregiver
Private Care
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
- Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in the private home environment.
- Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by responding promptly to emergencies providing timely assistance.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges, utilizing adaptive equipment and techniques to promote safe movement within the home environment.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records to ensure proper dosage and timely administration.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients, family members, and healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for clients'' well-being and peace of mind.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Private Caregiver
Elizabeth, INC
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Caregiver
At Talitha Cumi Home Care, INC
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Caregiver
Live Home Health
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Education
Health Aide
Sunshine Health Training Center
Sarasota, FL11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
ISP Jose De La Luz Y Caballero
Holguin, Cuba03.2009
Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
ISP Jose De La Luz Y Caballero
06.2003
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Medical appointment coordination
- Incontinence care
- Daily living assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Housekeeping
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Private Home Caregiver
Private Care
02.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Live Home Health
03.2022 - 03.2023
Private Caregiver
Elizabeth, INC
02.2022 - 01.2024
Caregiver
At Talitha Cumi Home Care, INC
05.2019 - 07.2023
Health Aide
Sunshine Health Training Center
Bachelor of Science - Education
ISP Jose De La Luz Y Caballero
Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
ISP Jose De La Luz Y Caballero
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