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