Ava Flores
Novato
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) with hands-on clinical experience providing patient-centered care in rehabilitation, sub-acute, post-acute, long-term care, assisted living, and private home settings. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, medication prompting, mobility support, and maintaining patient privacy in full compliance with HIPAA regulations. Adept at fostering strong relationships with patients and families while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and respect. Experienced as a 1099 caregiver through contract and private pay assignments, with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments, workflows, and interdisciplinary care teams across the San Francisco Bay Area. Recently certified in CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR, bringing a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for improving patient well-being while contributing to a supportive and efficient care environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Caregiver / CNA – 1099 Contractor
Clipboard Health & Private Clients (Care.com)
Novato
08.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, enhancing their daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility and hygiene tasks, ensuring safety and comfort during personal care routines.
- Monitored and documented clients' health conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Marin Health & Wellness Center
Greenbrae
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care by monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and ensuring adherence to care plans.
Associate
In N Out
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve their needs.
- Engaged in friendly conversations with customers to better uncover individual needs.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees, ensuring a smooth welcoming onboarding process.
HHA Clinicals
Serenity Villa Assisted Living
Sebastopol
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and self-confidence.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and well-being.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Ensured client privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPPA regulations and respecting their personal space and dignity.
- Monitored client's health by checking vital signs and observing physical and emotional conditions, promptly reporting changes to supervisors.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure client safety.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA Clinicals
Ridgeway Post Acute
Petaluma
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily activities such as monitoring vitals, bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Cared for residents and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and care plans while adhering to HIPPA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
- Followed strict infection control and safety protocols in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Assisted in transferring patients using mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, and lifts.
Intern Nutrition Instructor
Marin Health and Human Services
San Rafael
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons to children on topics such as balanced diets, healthy eating habits, and the importance of physical activity.
- Promoted awareness of healthy lifestyle choices within the community, fostering long-term positive habits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of lesson plans, attendance, and program outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Pre Requisites
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CAHHA Clinicals -
Serenity Villa Assisted Living
Sebastopol, CACNA Clinicals -
Ridgeway Post Acute
Petaluma, CAHigh School Diploma -
Marin Oaks High School
Novato, CASkills
- Time management
- Empathy and compassion
- Workplace safety
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Medical terminology
- Transfer techniques
- Infection control procedures
- Medical documentation
- Communication
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA), North Bay CNA training program, 10/01/24, 02/01/27
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), North Bay CNA training program, 09/01/24, 02/01/27
References
- Melanie Curley, (707) 327-9025, mcurley267@gmail.com
- Kessa Early, kearly@nusd.org
- Priyanka, (510) 707-5244, priyankak@aspenhealth.com
Internship
Intern Nutrition Instructor, Marin Health and Human Services, San Rafael, CA, 05/01/22, 07/01/22, Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines., Designed and delivered engaging lessons to children on topics such as balanced diets, healthy eating habits, and the importance of physical activity., Promoted awareness of healthy lifestyle choices within the community, fostering long-term positive habits., Maintained accurate documentation of lesson plans, attendance, and program outcomes., Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Timeline
Independent Caregiver / CNA – 1099 Contractor
Clipboard Health & Private Clients (Care.com)
08.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Marin Health & Wellness Center
12.2024 - 08.2025
CNA Clinicals
Ridgeway Post Acute
06.2024 - 08.2024
Associate
In N Out
10.2022 - 12.2024
HHA Clinicals
Serenity Villa Assisted Living
10.2022 - 12.2024
Intern Nutrition Instructor
Marin Health and Human Services
05.2022 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Pre Requisites
Contra Costa College
HHA Clinicals -
Serenity Villa Assisted Living
CNA Clinicals -
Ridgeway Post Acute
High School Diploma -
Marin Oaks High School