Elena Hernandez
Wilmington
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in crisis intervention, medication administration, and care plan development. Enhanced client well-being through effective family support coordination and community integration. Focused on improving quality of life through health monitoring and client advocacy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Danetta Serafini
Palo Verde
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Designed and facilitated personalized activities to enhance engagement and meet individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with families to provide updates and support.
- Monitored health and safety conditions in the home environment.
- Encouraged social interaction through group activities and outings.
- Documented comprehensive care plans and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care strategies.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Administered medication according to doctors' instructions.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to clients during challenging periods, including illness and bereavement.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09-2016
Skills
- Care plan development
- Crisis intervention
- Health monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Family support coordination
- Record keeping
- Client advocacy
- Basic cardiac life support (BCLS) certified
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Elder care
- Spanish fluency
- Attention to detail
- Empathy building
- Compassionate
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Danetta Serafini
11.2023 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix