Lupe Sitani
Sacramento
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Compassionate caregiver assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Approachable Hospice Aide dedicated to offering compassionate and sensitive companionship to patients and families. Experienced in leveraging tact, discretion and professionalism when addressing end-of-life situations. Offering exemplary organizational, time management and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Caregiver/Hospice Caregiver
Perlof Family
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team, allowing for timely interventions.
- Managed medication schedules for multiple patients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and trust.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, enabling accurate evaluation of care plan effectiveness.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient environments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and staff members to ensure consistent understanding of care expectations and goals.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathetic communication techniques, enhancing overall trust in caregiver services provided.
- Contributed towards creating a clean and hygienic environment by performing light housekeeping duties like laundry, dishwashing, etc.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with two types of insulin Lantus and Novolog
- Managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Live-In Caregiver/Hospice Aide
Bazirgan Family
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or social engagements as needed while prioritizing safety during travel.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly.
- Provided emotional support for both clients and their families during difficult times or transitions in care arrangements.
- Implemented strategies for fall prevention in the home environment to minimize injury risk for elderly or disabled clients.
- Facilitated open communication between client families and healthcare providers regarding updates on client progress or changes in care.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Live-In Caregiver
Dodson Family
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured safety and well-being of clients through rigorous health monitoring and medication administration.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Foothill College
Los Altos, CAHigh School Diploma -
Menlo Atherton High School
Atherton, CA06.1986
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- End of Life Care
- Dementia Care
Certification
Certificate of Completion in:
UnitedHealthcare Group Training for Caregivers
Assisting Older Adult Living with Dementia with Bathing
Addressing Agitation & Aggression in Dementia
Activities for Older Adults Living with Dementia
Being a Professional Caregiver
Timeline
Adult Caregiver/Hospice Caregiver
Perlof Family
04.2023 - 12.2023
Live-In Caregiver/Hospice Aide
Bazirgan Family
11.2022 - 05.2023
Live-In Caregiver
Dodson Family
02.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Foothill College
High School Diploma -
Menlo Atherton High School
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