Aaron Elango
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated 4th-year premed student at UC San Diego with a strong passion for emergency medicine and hands-on healthcare experience as a caregiver in retirement homes. Expertise includes vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, medication administration support, and providing compassionate care during patients' most vulnerable moments, emphasizing the critical balance between clinical competence and emotional support in healthcare. Actively engaged in mental health research at Pearl Psych UCSD, contributing to studies that explore psychological wellness and treatment approaches, enriching the understanding of the intersection between mental health and overall patient care. Committed to leveraging diverse experience to excel in a medical career focused on delivering holistic, patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional-Contract
Villa De Vida
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Caregiver
memory care Ivy park
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as mobility, bathing, dressing, and feeding, ensuring safety and comfort at all times.
- Monitored patients’ condition and reported changes to supervising staff, demonstrating attention to detail and understanding of patient needs.
- Provided compassionate support and communication, helping patients feel comfortable and secure while coordinating with healthcare team members.
Behavior Technician
Strategic Kids
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
Internship, Research Assistant
Pearl Psych UCSD
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted patient assessments and administered standardized psychological evaluation tools to support clinical research on anxiety and depression treatment outcomes.
- Analyzed patient data and behavioral patterns using statistical software to identify trends in mental health interventions and treatment efficacy.
- Collaborated with clinical research team to develop patient care protocols.
Clinical Support Intern
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with mobility and daily activities, including transferring, ambulating, and positioning, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Provided compassionate support and communication, helping patients feel secure while collaborating effectively with healthcare team members.
- Prepared patient rooms and equipment for safe transport and care, maintaining cleanliness and adherence to hospital protocols.
Mens Sales Associate
Zara
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Minor in global health
University of California, San Diego
San Diego06-2026
GED - undefined
Scripps Ranch High School
06-2022
Skills
- Effective communication with patients, families, and staff
- Compassionate patient support and bedside manner
- Equipment preparation and sanitization
- Basic CPR / BLS certification
- Infection control and adherence to safety protocols
- Collaboration with nurses, CNAs, and other hospital personnel
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Multitasking and organization
- Clinical quality program standards
Timeline
Direct Support Professional-Contract
Villa De Vida
10.2025 - 03.2026
Caregiver
memory care Ivy park
05.2025 - 12.2025
Behavior Technician
Strategic Kids
01.2025 - 06.2025
Mens Sales Associate
Zara
01.2023 - 10.2023
Internship, Research Assistant
Pearl Psych UCSD
03.2022 - 09.2024
Clinical Support Intern
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
04.2021 - 12.2023
GED - undefined
Scripps Ranch High School
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Minor in global health
University of California, San Diego