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Yamir Rodriguez

Lawrence,MA

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record of compassionate patient care and effective communication, honed at Visiting Angels Home Care and other reputable organizations. Excelled in behavior redirection and observational skills, enhancing patient wellness and safety. Recognized for improving patient satisfaction scores through empathetic engagement and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Independent Living Inc
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.

Shift Leader

Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
06.2014 - 07.2021
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.

Personal Care Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
07.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.

Care Aide

Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2018 - Current
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols and conducting regular safety checks.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Recognized for consistent punctuality and reliability, receiving positive feedback from supervisors and coworkers alike.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients by displaying empathy and genuine concern for their well-being, leading to increased satisfaction scores from both patients and families.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff, resulting in timely medical interventions.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA
01-2026

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Dressing assistance
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Observational skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • End of life care
  • Dementia Care
  • Memory care techniques
  • Behavior redirection

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
07.2018 - Current

Care Aide

Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2018 - Current

Shift Leader

Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
06.2014 - 07.2021

Personal Care Assistant

Independent Living Inc
01.2012 - 03.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northern Essex Community College

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