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Martha Gomez

San Diego,CA

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS, specializing in memory and dementia care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective medication management and emotional support. Skilled in safe patient transfer and team collaboration, fostering trusting relationships with clients and families to ensure optimal care and comfort.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
11.2021 - 02.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety, and promoting independence as long as possible.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to family members and IHSS case manager.
  • Provided emotional support through companionship and active listening.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, following safety protocols.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Transported client to run errands, events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patient toward improved mobility and function.

Senior Caregiver

IHSS
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Offered companionship, patience, and dignified care to my patient.
  • Ran errands together, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Communicated effectively with family member regarding care plans and any concerns related to client well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal spaces.

Elderly Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2015 - 04.2019
  • Provided compassionate memory care assistance with daily living activities, enhancing client comfort and well-being, until end of life.
  • Coordinated medication management, ensuring timely administration and adherence to schedules.
  • Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with hospice providers to meet end of life care.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one's condition, while respecting privacy.
  • Prepared 3 nutritious meals a day, tailored to individual dietary requirements for client with evolving chewing and swallowing difficulties.
  • Built and maintained rapport with client and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Implemented physical therapy exercises for 20 minutes a day to support patient improvement in muscle tone, and range of motion.

Skills

  • Memory Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Problem-solving
  • Safe Patient Transfer
  • Medication Management
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate care
  • Team collaboration
  • Alzheimer's care

Certification

  • IHSS Caregiver Provider Training - 6 weeks

Timeline

Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
11.2021 - 02.2025

Senior Caregiver

IHSS
09.2019 - 08.2020

Elderly Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2015 - 04.2019

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