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Alejandra Mendez

Downey

Summary

Experienced caregiver with a strong background in senior living environments, specializing in critical thinking and bilingual communication. Enhanced residents' quality of life through tailored care plans and effective staff training initiatives. Recognized for optimizing workflows and maintaining safety standards, committed to delivering compassionate support and promoting emotional well-being.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Lena rangel
Bellflower
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.

CAREGIVER

Whittier place senior living
Whittier
03.2024 - Current
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.

Private Caregiver

Dr. Rebecca Ruiz
Whittier
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
  • Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.

Caregiver

brittany house long beach
Long Beach
  • Heavy lifting
  • Feed residents and assist with everyday tasks.
  • Assist incontinent residents
  • Use hoyer lift for bed bound residents
  • Keep up with residents grooming and shower

Education

High School Diploma -

Downey High School
Downey, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Staff training and education
  • Workflow optimization
  • Computer proficiency
  • Complaint resolution
  • Time management
  • Bilingual communication
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • was awarded with employee of the month for February 2025 at Discover commons Whittier.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Lena rangel
09.2024 - Current

CAREGIVER

Whittier place senior living
03.2024 - Current

Private Caregiver

Dr. Rebecca Ruiz
06.2023 - 10.2024

Caregiver

brittany house long beach

High School Diploma -

Downey High School

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