Norma Castaneda
Dos Palos
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Reliable Home Care Provider with background in both residential and medical facility settings. Proven ability to provide compassionate care to individuals of diverse ages and health conditions, while maintaining professionalism and respect for patient privacy. Strengths include strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and aptitude for developing personalized care plans that enhance quality of life. Committed to making positive impact on patients' lives through consistent high-quality care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
Los Banos
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Independientemente High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Client relationship management
- Appointment scheduling
- Communication skills
- Compassionate support
- Dementia care
- Special dietary needs
- Medical appointment coordination
- Recording vital signs
- Patient assistance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Home Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
08.2019 - 02.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Independientemente High School