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Lares
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience at Kalnel, adept in providing compassionate care and emotional support alongside efficient management of patient documentation. Excelled in multitasking and organization, enhancing client satisfaction and well-being. Achieved a 95% positive feedback rate by leveraging skills in medical record-keeping and compassionate communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Kalnel
Culver City , Ca
09.2021 - 05.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- 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.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- 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.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Education
National Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
American Career College
Los Angeles , Ca02.1999
Skills
- Respectful / Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Dependable / Responsible
- Patient Care / Daily living assistance
- Multitasking
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medical record-keeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Incident Reporting
- Care plan assessment
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Language Fluency
- Medical office administration
- State regulations knowledge
- Fast Learner
- Attentive to People
- Bedside Care
- Clear Communication
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- First Aid Certification
- Medication Management
- Errands
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Wound Care
- Client satisfaction
- Schedule Management
- Emergency Response
- Injury Prevention
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Caregiver
Kalnel
09.2021 - 05.2024
National Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
American Career College