Harry Herras
San Francisco
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
At Home Support Senior Care
San Bruno
12.2020 - Current
- DSP1 certified
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications according to established care plans and schedules.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of client living environments.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care services.
- Documented care activities accurately in client records for compliance purposes.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client support and safety procedures.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Caregiver
Care america
Burlingame
12.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications according to established care plans and schedules.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of client living environments.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care services.
- Documented care activities accurately in client records for compliance purposes.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client support and safety procedures.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Caregiver
Germa'shome
San Mateo
12.2016 - 08.2018
Facility Supervisor
Francis guest home
Anaheim
09.2011 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil
University of The East
Manila philippines 06.1977 - 12.1983
Holy Trinity Academy
Manila philippinesLanguages
Tagalog/english
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
At Home Support Senior Care
12.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Care america
12.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Germa'shome
12.2016 - 08.2018
Facility Supervisor
Francis guest home
09.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil
University of The East
06.1977 - 12.1983
Holy Trinity Academy