Cesie Leal
Covina
Summary
Dynamic caregiver with extensive experience at Agemark, excelling in medication Assisting and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through compassionate support and effective communication. Skilled in dementia care and conflict resolution, fostering a positive environment for both residents and families. Committed to delivering exceptional care and improving quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Agemark
San Dimas
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care for residents.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of living spaces and organized medication storage areas.
- Supported mobility and transportation for appointments and outings.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Communicated with healthcare teams regarding changes in resident conditions.
- Collaborated with family members to address concerns about resident care.
- Planned and executed engaging recreational activities for residents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in condition.
Medication Technician
Agemark
San Dimas
09.2024 - Current
- Documented medication administration accurately in resident care records and logs.
- Assisted healthcare team with monitoring residents' health and medication responses.
- Maintained clean and organized medication storage areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff regarding medication needs and concerns.
- Educated residents on medication purpose, dosage, and potential side effects.
- Followed infection control procedures during medication handling and administration.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Care Partner Supervisor/Lead
Clearwater Senior Living
Glendora
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Supervised daily activities and care routines for residents.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and safety procedures.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical staff.
- Coordinated with families to address concerns and provide updates.
- Implemented programs to enhance resident engagement and social interaction.
- Supervised staff members in providing quality patient care services as per standards set by the organization.
- Educated caregivers about safety practices while handling fragile individuals with special needs.
- Evaluated performance of Caregivers regularly for improvement purposes.
- Acted as an advocate for residents' rights when needed or requested.
- Provided leadership and guidance to Caregivers, ensuring proper care of elderly patients.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times or transitions in life stages.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charter Oak High School
Covina, CA08-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Citrus College
Glendora, CASkills
- Medication administration and management
- Patient monitoring and vital signs
- Care planning and documentation
- Infection control practices
- Health education and training
- Team collaboration and communication
- Family engagement strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior management skills
- Dementia care expertise
- Compassion and empathy in caregiving
- First aid and safety protocols
- Hoyer lift operation
- Flexible scheduling abilities
- Active listening skills
Certification
- CNA/RNA/HHA
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS/AED
Timeline
Caregiver
Agemark
09.2024 - Current
Medication Technician
Agemark
09.2024 - Current
Care Partner Supervisor/Lead
Clearwater Senior Living
08.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Charter Oak High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Citrus College
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