Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Bella Cardoza

South Gate

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Maxim Healthcare, enhancing the quality of life for special needs individuals through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in feeding assistance and documentation, I effectively promote independence and well-being, ensuring clients achieve their daily goals with compassion and active listening.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

Maxim Healthcare
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
  • Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.

Caregiver

Cambrian
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Special Needs Support Worker

My Life Foundation
  • Enhanced individualized support by developing tailored care plans for special needs clients.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements as required, facilitating access to essential services and increasing autonomy.
  • Monitored client progress through thorough documentation and reporting, ensuring timely adjustments to care plans.
  • Worked closely with therapists to implement recommended strategies, maximizing treatment outcomes for clients in need of additional support services.

Caregiver

The Key
02.2009 - 07.2021
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
  • Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.

Education

No Degree -

Belmont High School
Los Angeles, CA

GED -

Milwaukee Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
06.1987

Skills

  • Feeding assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Wheelchair transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Social skills development
  • Time management
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Active listening
  • Safety awareness
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Personal care assistance
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Cooking meals
  • Caring companionship

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
English
Elementary

Timeline

Caregiver

The Key
02.2009 - 07.2021

Caregiver, Special Needs

Maxim Healthcare

Caregiver

Cambrian

Special Needs Support Worker

My Life Foundation

No Degree -

Belmont High School

GED -

Milwaukee Technical College
Bella Cardoza