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Quetzal Silva Torres

Victoria,BC

Summary

Dedicated Senior Caregiver with extensive experience at Laura Lane, providing compassionate care and emotional support to enhance patient well-being. Skilled in medication administration and personal hygiene assistance, I foster independence and dignity in clients while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Committed to improving quality of life through attentive and empathetic service.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Caregiver

Laura Lane
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
  • Supported mobility needs of patients by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Home Care Worker

Shekina Homes
12.2014 - 10.2018
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Contributed to patients'' wellbeing by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Facilitated social engagement for isolated clients through engaging activities and companionship services that improved overall quality of life.
  • Assisted patients in meeting nutritional needs through meal planning, grocery shopping assistance, special dietary accommodations, and feeding support when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress by documenting observations, interventions, outcomes, and any identified issues.

Home Care Worker

L'Arche Victoria
09.1992 - 08.1999
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training sessions, workshops, and conferences related to the home care industry.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through regular communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Promoted a safe home environment by performing thorough housekeeping tasks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
  • Supported client independence by providing transportation services to appointments, social events, and errands.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques for dementia or cognitively impaired patients.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Senior Caregiver

Helping Hands
09.1992 - 07.1999
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other necessary errands.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Geography

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
07-1999

Certificate of Technical Studies - Civil Engineering

Camosun College
Victoria
06-1992

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Medication administration
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Toileting support
  • Feeding assistance

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Caregiver

Laura Lane
11.2021 - 09.2023

Home Care Worker

Shekina Homes
12.2014 - 10.2018

Home Care Worker

L'Arche Victoria
09.1992 - 08.1999

Senior Caregiver

Helping Hands
09.1992 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Physical Geography

University of Victoria

Certificate of Technical Studies - Civil Engineering

Camosun College

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