Yvonne Valero
Caregiver
Fresno,CA
Summary
Accomplished Caregiver with a proven track record at IHSS In Home Support Services, enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and efficient chronic illness management. Expert in patient assessments and medication administration, paired with exceptional organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to foster patient independence, achieving significant improvements in their daily living activities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2022 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy
Boston Reed
Fresno, CA08.2010
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Special Needs Care
- Heavy Lifting
- End of life care
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Patient Assessments
- Records Management
- Chronic Illness Management
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Lift
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Cooking meals
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2022 - 04.2024
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
01.2013 - 01.2022
Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy
Boston Reed
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