Yvonne Polanco
Lebanon ,PA
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with proven expertise in elderly care and medication management, honed at Angels On Call Homecare. Leveraged compassionate communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient quality of life, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate. Excelled in team collaboration and patient assessments, ensuring tailored and effective care plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Angels On Call Homecare
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- 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.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
High School Diploma -
University At Albany
Albany, NY03.1996
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient management
- ADL assistance
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care plan adherence
- Records management
- Medical records management
- Language fluency
- Records maintenance
- Indirect patient care
- Chronic illness management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Nutrition
- Daily living activities assistance
- Dining room support
- Quality program protocols
- Empathetic listening
- At-home care instruction
- Patient mobility assistance
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Clear communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Angels On Call Homecare
02.2022 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
University At Albany
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