Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience in executing tailored care plans for clients with dementia and varying levels of paralysis. Expertise in providing compassionate support within both home and assisted living settings, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Recognized for enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized strategies and effective communication. Committed to furthering expertise in geriatric care while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Caregiver
Jimenez Family - Private
Phoenix
2024.09 - Current
Performed light housekeeping tasks, including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and preparing meals
Administered medications to elderly clients according to prescribed instructions
Assessed changes in the physical or mental condition of elderly clients and reported any concerns to the supervisor immediately.
Certified Caregiver
Arizona Assisted Living
Queen Creek
2023.05 - 2024.02
Gained expertise in regulating and administering medications with a paper MAR through Saliba's educational program
Guided staff development and mediated disputes among various parties
Conducted walk-throughs of the group home for families of potential residents
Managed the behaviors of 10 residents and initiated the morning routine for 6 of these residents, who required mobility assistance
Created a detailed outline of night shift duties for management takeover with low staffing.
Chandler Post Acute
2020.01 - 2023.12
Hrs)
East - Mesa Martin Luther King
Resurrection Street Ministry
2023.08 - 2023.11
Est
40 hrs)
Home Instead - In-Home Caregiver
Mesa
2023.02 - 2023.10
Achieved status as a heavy lifter and obtained clients of various levels of paralysis (e.g., quadriplegia, paraplegia, monoplegia, hemiplegia)
Proficiently managed transfer equipment (e.g., Hoyer, gait belt) without assistance to facilitate resident movement
Recommended breaks for relatives of clients to reduce unintentional emotional strain
Enhanced communication methods with nonverbal clients to strengthen caregiver and client connections.
Feed My Starving Children
2003.01 - 2022.09
Home Health Aide/ Cook
New Journey
Eveleth
2021.12 - 2022.09
Maintained good relations and communication with residents, family members, and community guests
Took initiative in emergency procedures, documentation, leadership, and problem-solving
Cooked and prepared various breakfasts, lunches, and dinner meals while attending to the floor with resident care.
2008.01 - 2022.06
Transported seniors to doctor visits or other necessary outings using own vehicle
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and aided with eating when necessary
Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate when instructed by nurse or physician.
Cashier
Goodwill
2021.09 - 2021.12
Processed returns on older technology and filled out store credit forms
Provided ideal customer service experience to different age groups, while resolving customer issues and questions
Assessed inventory for sales potential and priced store merchandise.
Bartender/ Line Cook
Snickers
Eveleth
2020.12 - 2021.09
Assembled all menu selected items and composed a wide variety of alcoholic beverages
Properly open/closed and maintained sanitation of kitchen, dining, and bar areas
Assessed customer needs, preferences, and offered recommendations
Delicately defused disrupting behaviors within the facility created by customers and employees
Family Dollar - Assisted Manger
Aurora
2016.08 - 2017.06
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crises
Verified compliance with regulatory requirements while managing team effectiveness among 2-3 cashiers on shift varying in age
Ensured accurate financial transactions during opening and closing procedures that lead to .