Natalie Galvan
Madera
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with a proven track record at IHSS Public Authority, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Leveraged dependability and housekeeping skills to enhance clients' quality of life, achieving significant improvements in their well-being. Expert in dementia care and adept at creating safe, positive environments for clients, showcasing a flexible approach to meet diverse needs.
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Madera
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
GED -
Career Online High School
Madera, CA10-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Dependable and responsible
- Housekeeping
- Basic housekeeping
- Client transportation
- Daily living assistance
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Meal preparation
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Autism support
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule
- Lifting and transferring
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
10.2020 - 10.2024
GED -
Career Online High School