Aydee Garcia
San Diego
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements, and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of San Diego
San Diego
05.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Facilitated daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance social engagement and interaction.
- Monitored health and safety needs of clients during daily routines.
- Assisted in implementing individualized support plans tailored to client needs.
- Communicated effectively with families and team members regarding client progress.
- Documented daily activities and behaviors to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on best support practices.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Sales Associate
Walmart
El Cajon
08.2011 - 07.2022
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and maintained a friendly environment.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise to enhance product visibility.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for efficient transaction processing.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure store cleanliness and organization.
- Handled customer returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Provided exceptional service by actively listening to customer needs.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
Home Health Aide
Age Advantage Home Care
La Mesa
04.2001 - 02.2010
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored client health by observing vital signs and reporting changes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and updates.
- Administered medications as prescribed and ensured proper medication management.
- Documented client progress and care provided in detailed reports.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Education
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CaliforniaNursing Degree - Medical Field
Maric College
San Diego, CA 04.1999 - 04.2001
Skills
- Patient care
- Health monitoring
- Effective communication
- Individualized support plans
- Medication administration
- Time management
- Activity coordination
- Mobility assistance
- Direct patient care
- Care delivery
- Individualized support planning
- Healthcare
- First aid and CPR
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control procedures
- Hygiene assistance
- Transportation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Report writing
- Client support
- First aid and safety
- Nutrition
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of San Diego
05.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
08.2011 - 07.2022
Home Health Aide
Age Advantage Home Care
04.2001 - 02.2010
Nursing Degree - Medical Field
Maric College
04.1999 - 04.2001
El Cajon Valley High School