Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Perla Santana

Sacramento

Summary

Dedicated caregiver specializing in personal care assistance, emotional support, and health monitoring. Committed to enhancing resident well-being through effective communication and attention to detail.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Waterleaf Senior Leaving
Sacramento
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
  • Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Trained new staff on caregiving best practices and company policies regularly.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.

Care Giver

IHSS Adult Services Program
Sacramento
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Engaged elderly clients through conversation and recreational activities to foster companionship.
  • Promoted self-care skills, including bathing, grooming, and toileting, to encourage independence.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to minimize risk of infection.
  • Monitored patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral conditions and injuries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mexico
Mexico, ME
05-1990

Skills

  • Personal care assistance
  • Effective communication
  • Meal preparation
  • Active listening
  • Empathy and patience
  • Case management

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

cpr

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Waterleaf Senior Leaving
01.2021 - Current

Care Giver

IHSS Adult Services Program
01.2017 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Mexico
Perla Santana