OLGA LEYVA
Pacoima
Summary
Dedicated Elderly Caregiver with a proven track record at IHSS Adult Services Program, excelling in medical care support and emotional companionship. Achieved a 40% improvement in client well-being through innovative recreational activities and effective health monitoring. Skilled in Alzheimer's support and building trusting relationships, ensuring safety and dignity for all clients served.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
Chatsworth
06.2004 - 11.2020
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
GED -
LA MISSIONCOLLEGE
Sylmar, CA01-2013
Skills
- Outing coordination
- Emotional companionship
- Client safety and first aid
- Medical care support
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Patient companionship
- Medication assistance
- Alzheimer's support
- Health monitoring
- Recreational activities
- Incontinence care
- Fall prevention
- Palliative care
- Daily living assistance
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Chronic illness management
Languages
English
Elementary
SPANISH
Professional
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
06.2004 - 11.2020
GED -
LA MISSIONCOLLEGE
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