Yolanda Vivanco
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Proven Direct Care Professional with a track record of enhancing client well-being at Greater Opportunities. Specializes in compassionate caregiving and patient care, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Demonstrates expertise in individualized service planning and emotional support, fostering trust and safety. Skilled in meal preparation and first aid, ensuring comprehensive care and support. Caring and empathetic caregiver with more than 20 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Professional
Greater Opportunities
08.2014 - 07.2024
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Personal Care Assistant
Compass Care Services
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Personal Caregiver [ Private Duty ]
Patriciia Connell
03.2003 - 01.2011
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Optimized meal planning according to dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits for improved health outcomes.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Nurses Builders Academy
Santa Clara, CA02.2018
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Penn, PA07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
Manila Central University
Manila , Philippines04.1986
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Individualized Service Planning
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Bathing Assistance
- Social Skills Development
- Emotional Support
- Client documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
Greater Opportunities
08.2014 - 07.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Compass Care Services
03.2012 - 07.2014
Personal Caregiver [ Private Duty ]
Patriciia Connell
03.2003 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Nurses Builders Academy
No Degree - Pharmacy Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
Manila Central University
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