Erika Alvarez
Moreno Valley
Summary
Compassionate Care Provider with significant expertise in providing personal care and assistance to elderly and disabled individuals. Strengths include adeptness at managing medication schedules, performing light housekeeping duties, and preparing nutritious meals. Notable for improving patient quality of life through attentive, personalized care in previous roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS Public Authority
Moreno Valley
11.2020 - Current
- Provided personal care and support to clients with diverse needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and meal preparation
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Developed individual care plans according to needs of the client.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding care status of the client.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS Public Authority
Moreno Valley
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided personal care and support to clients with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client requirements.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and meal preparation.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Assisted clients with grocery shopping and errands.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Developed individual care plans according to needs of the client.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding care status of the client.
- Educated families about safety precautions for the disabled or elderly at home.
Caregiver
Akahina home care
Temecula
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
Education
Certification - Spiritual Companionship
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ 01.2024 - 11.2024
Parkridge Private School High School
Long Beach, CAGraduate Certificate - Medical Assist
Intercoast College
Carson, CA 07.2015 - 07.2015
Certification - Bussines And Clerical
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach, CA 01.1998 - 06.2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Care plan development
- Health communication
- Home safety assessment
- Emotional support provision
- Family education
- Emotional support
- Dressing assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Meal preparation
- Nutrition monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS Public Authority
01.2024 - 01.2026
Certification - Spiritual Companionship
Seton Hall University
01.2024 - 11.2024
Caregiver
Akahina home care
02.2022 - 01.2024
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS Public Authority
11.2020 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assist
Intercoast College
07.2015 - 07.2015
Certification - Bussines And Clerical
Long Beach Job Corps
01.1998 - 06.2000
Parkridge Private School High School