Alejandra Barrios
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in caregiving and post-operative settings. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring infection control. Skilled in mobility assistance and providing emotional support, with a background in post-operative recovery and lymphatic massages. Committed to delivering safe, respectful, patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapist
L.A Curves Spa
Bell
02.2023 - Current
- Personalized massage services to craft customized sessions.
- Customized treatment strategies based on patient body composition, goals and comfort.
- Conducted client consultations to assess individual needs and preferences.
- Recommended follow-up visits and additional services and products to help clients pursue wellness goals.
- Advised clients on post-treatment care and recommended follow-up sessions.
- Collaborated with spa team to ensure smooth daily operations and client satisfaction.
- Managed appointment scheduling using spa management software efficiently.
- Sanitized treatment table and surrounding area after each appointment to protect client health.
- Cultivated loyal clientele and high rate of referrals based on quality of massage services.
Caregiver
Lakewood Park Manor
Downey
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted residents in mobility, including transferring them from wheelchairs to beds or chairs.
- Responded promptly to calls for help from the elderly or disabled clients.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Supported independence of clients by helping them identify solutions to problems without taking over decision-making responsibilities.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing emotional support and encouragement.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure continuity of care for residents.
- Respected client privacy by maintaining confidentiality of information shared during interactions.
Physical Therapy Aide
L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational
Vernon
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient care and treatment activities.
- Educated patients on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to therapists.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments efficiently.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Prepared treatment rooms and maintained cleanliness and organization.
- Maintained equipment by cleaning, testing, and ensuring functionality.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
Huntington Park
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social activities.
- Documented client progress and changes in condition accurately and promptly.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Education
Nurse Assistant
Prestige Career College
Huntington Park, CA05-2026
Massage Therapy
American College of Healthcare And Technology
Huntington Park, CA01-2021
Skills
- Customized treatments
- Massage techniques
- Client evaluation
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Safety protocols
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer consultation
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Relationship management
- Client protection
- Client wellness guidance
- Emotional support
- Compassionate support
- Recovery support
- Relationship development
- Sports massage
- Patient assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Massage Therapist
L.A Curves Spa
02.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Lakewood Park Manor
08.2022 - 03.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational
07.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
01.2017 - 04.2020
Nurse Assistant
Prestige Career College
Massage Therapy
American College of Healthcare And Technology