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Eva Garfias

Escondido,CA

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

in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Therap.
Escondido, CA

Team Lead Care Giver
11.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Used [Software] and [Software] to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • 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.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.

Education

Escondido High School
Escondido, CA

High School Diploma
06.2010

University Overview

Escondido Adult School
Escondido

GED
03.2016

University Overview

Skills

  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Community integration
  • Progress documentation
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient care
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Team Lead Care Giver
Therap.
11.2013 - Current
Escondido High School
High School Diploma
Escondido Adult School
GED

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