Rosisela Cruz
Watsonville
Summary
Compassionate Elderly Caregiver with extensive experience at Rillera Guest Homes, skilled in medication assistance and providing emotional support. Proven ability to enhance clients' well-being through effective daily living assistance and strong problem-solving skills, fostering trust and respect while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Capitola Home Care LLC
Capitola
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Elderly Caregiver
Rillera Guest Homes
Watsonville
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Retail Sales Associate
Marshalls
Santa Cruz
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Audited inventory to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Folded and hung clothes in designated areas of the store.
- Updated pricing to reflect permanent changes and temporary sales drops.
- Organized clothes according to size, color, and style.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sequoia High School
Watsonville06-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASkills
- Medication assistance
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Compassionate client care
- Housekeeping
- Daily living assistance
- Friendly and outgoing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Capitola Home Care LLC
06.2024 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Rillera Guest Homes
09.2022 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Marshalls
11.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Sequoia High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Cabrillo College
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