Luz Marina Vanegas
Simi Valley
Summary
Compassionate caregiver skilled in client care, health monitoring, and emotional support. Committed to maintaining safe living environments and documenting client progress to enhance overall well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver
Home Helpers
Thousand Oaks
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and care services in compliance with company standards.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in client care and safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- 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.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Care Giver
Bright Star Home Health Care
Thousand Oaks
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
- Documented client progress and care services in compliance with company standards.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in client care and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with families to create personalized care plans for clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- 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.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- 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.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
UPS
James Chin
Thousand Oaks
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
EVS Technician
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in patient care areas and common spaces.
- Operated cleaning equipment to ensure thorough disinfection of surfaces.
- Followed safety protocols to handle hazardous materials properly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during shifts.
- Cleaned, sanitized, and organized facility to avoid spread of germs.
- Collected soiled linens, made beds and transported items to laundry services.
- Transported trash and other waste material to designated disposal areas.
- Adhered strictly to departmental policies regarding confidentiality of guest information.
- Performed floor stripping, washing, waxing, and polishing.
- Reported any repairs or damages observed during routine rounds of inspection.
- Removed hazardous materials from public areas in accordance with safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory of cleaning supplies and ordered additional items when necessary.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - International Relations
USAC (Guatemala ,university)
Capital City Zone 12Skills
- Client care
- Health monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Emotional support
- Documentation skills
- Communication skills
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medical record-keeping
- Mobility assistance
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
Certification
CPR
Affiliations
Volunteer work
Timeline
UPS
James Chin
11.2024 - 01.2025
EVS Technician
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
Care Giver
Home Helpers
06.2024 - Current
Care Giver
Bright Star Home Health Care
07.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - International Relations
USAC (Guatemala ,university)