Barbra Garcia
Sacramento
Summary
With over a decade of experience, including a significant role at IHSS Public Authority, I excel in providing compassionate care and emotional support. My expertise in dementia care and personal hygiene assistance has enhanced the well-being of those I've served. Recognized for my ability to build trust and maintain a safe environment, I've consistently improved patient comfort and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Self-employed. At Home Caregiver for My Mother.
10.2014 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patient.
- Assisted patient with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other necessary errands.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- My mother became bed bound in October of 2014. I took care of my mother for 10 years until she passed away in January of 2024.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices and industry trends in senior care.
Adult Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Contributed towards creating a clean and hygienic environment by performing light housekeeping duties like laundry, dishwashing, etc.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and trust.
- Provided transportation assistance for medical appointments or other errands as necessary.
- Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- I took care of a wonderful woman named Francine Mitchell for 2 years. Sadly, I found her passed away at her home in December of 2023.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work And Sociology
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA06-2025
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Toileting support
- Bathing assistance
- Grooming help
- Mobility support
- Transportation services
- Dementia expertise
- Family liaison
- Fall prevention
- Activities of daily living
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Adult Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
05.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Caregiver
Self-employed. At Home Caregiver for My Mother.
10.2014 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - Social Work And Sociology
Sacramento City College
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