Summary
Overview
Work History
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Accomplishments
Certification
References
References
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Monica Ruiz

San Jose

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and wound care. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and effective communication.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

home watch caregivers
san Jose
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Assisted clients with mobility and physical exercises as directed.
  • Documented client progress and care activities accurately in records.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and updates.
  • Performed basic nursing procedures such as vital signs monitoring, wound care and catheter care.
  • Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.

Medication Technician

Oakmont of San Jose
San Jose
01.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications to residents in accordance with established protocols.
  • Monitored residents for side effects and reported concerns to nursing staff.
  • Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance.
  • Participated in training sessions for new staff on medication procedures and safety protocols.
  • Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.

Caregiver

IHHS
San Jose
04.2007 - 02.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
  • Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
  • Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and updates.
  • 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.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.

Skills

  • Medication administration certification
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Patient documentation
  • Nutritional planning
  • Care coordination
  • hoyer lift
  • Catheter maintenance
  • home health aide certification

Accomplishments

  • Caregiver of the year 2021
  • caregiver of the year 2022
  • Caregiver of the year 2023
  • caregiver of the year 2024
  • caregiver of the year 2025

Certification

  • Medication administration certification
  • home health aid certification

References

  • Lubov veloz, RN/BSN, case manager (408)991-3841, lubov.veloz@sutterhealth.org
  • Shauna Gutierrez LVN, case manager homewatch caregivers (408)514-7400, shauna1217@gmail.com
  • maria garibaldi, (408)722-8563

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Health Aide

home watch caregivers
02.2022 - Current

Medication Technician

Oakmont of San Jose
01.2021 - Current

Caregiver

IHHS
04.2007 - 02.2021

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