Valeria Higuera
Victorville
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in personalized care planning and mobility improvement. Successful in working with healthcare teams to achieve better patient outcomes in a safe environment. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to challenges. Eager to contribute to a collaborative team and support overall goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Victorville
07.2021 - Current
- Administer medications and manage G-tube feedings, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conduct daily ROM exercises, enhancing patient mobility and well-being.
- Provide transportation to appointments, ensuring timely and safe travel.
- Assist with personal hygiene and repositioning, maintaining patient dignity and comfort.
- Deliver comprehensive patient care, including medication administration and G-tube management, while prioritizing safety and comfortImplement daily ROM exercises and assist with personal care, enhancing patient mobility and maintaining dignity.
- Work closely with healthcare team to develop and execute personalized care plans, adapting to evolving patient needsIntroduce creative solutions for daily challenges, improving patient quality of life and streamlining caregiving processes.
- Develop creative solutions for daily caregiving challenges, enhancing patient quality of life and streamlining care processes
CNA
Magnolia Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Riverside
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient mobility with ROM exercises, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Supported hygiene and dignity through effective bathroom assistance and bed baths. - Monitored intake/output and vital signs, ensuring accurate care management.Administered medications and collaborated on personalized care plans.
- Engaged residents in activities, fostering a safe and positive environment.
Streamlined daily routines, improving efficiency without compromising care quality. - Participated in ongoing training toenhance skills and stay current with best practices.
- Meticulously tracked vital signs and intake/output, ensuring precise care management and medication administration foroptimal patient outcomes.
- Fostered a positive environment by engaging residents in activities and contributing to personalized care plan developmentwith the healthcare team.
Elevated patient care standards by implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and maintaining a safe, supportiveenvironment for residents.
FC Associate
Amazon
Fontana
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Efficiently sorted packages for next processing stage, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Identified and redirected damaged or incorrect packages to appropriate departments.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Facilitated smooth package flow by unloading and labeling items for conveyor sorting.
- Contributed to team productivity by effectively managing sorting belt operations.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline package handling processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency andreducing processing time.
- Optimized package flow by strategically unloading and routing items, significantly improving sorting speed and accuracywhile meeting tight deadlines.
Caregiver
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
Rancho Cucamonga
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Ensured safety with PPE and Covid-19 protocols, enhancing client protection and care quality.
- Supported clients' mobility and hygiene, improving daily living conditions and comfort.
- Monitored nutrition and assisted with feeding, contributing to clients' health and well-being.
- Utilized EMR for accurate client data management, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery.
Assistant Manager
Great Clips
Victorville
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Manage salon operations, ensuring compliance with health protocols and safety measures.
- Streamlined bank transactions and financial reporting, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Executed front and back desk tasks, improving customer service and satisfaction.
- Styled diverse hair types, delivering consistent quality and client satisfaction.
- Maintained salon cleanliness to meet state board standards, ensuring a safe environment.
Front Desk Agent/Hotel Housekeeper
Motel 6 Hotel
Hesperia
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Welcome guests, manage check-ins/outs, ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain cleanliness, prepare rooms, handle laundry efficiently.
- Utilize software for guest transactions, enhance customer satisfaction.
- Address maintenance issues promptly, ensure guest comfort.
- Collaborate with team to uphold service standards, improve guest experience.
Rideshare Driver
Lyft
Victorville
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Operated as an independent contractor, providing safe, reliable transportation for diverse clientele across urban areas.
- Ensured a high-quality passenger experience by maintaining vehicle cleanliness and offering amenities like phone chargers and water.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by adapting communication to passenger preferences, from engaging conversation to quiet transport
Hairstylist
Great Clips
Victorville
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed a high volume of customer inquiries via phone and in person.
- Managed cash flow for different amounts daily, including secure handling, preparing bank deposits, and reconciling reports.
- Styled diverse hair types, delivering consistent quality and client satisfaction.
Maintained salon cleanliness to meet state board standards, ensuring a safe environment.
WEX Clerk
Victor Valley Museum
Apple Valley
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Assist visitors with admissions and inquiries, ensuring a welcoming experience.
- Manage artifact cataloging, enhancing database accuracy and accessibility.
- Coordinate event logistics, boosting community engagement and participation.
- Oversee financial transactions, maintaining precise records and accountability.
- Support facility upkeep, contributing to a safe and appealing environment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
American Career College
Ontario, CACosmetologist - Cosmetology
Bridges Beauty School
Victorville06-2016
GED -
Mojave High School
Hesperia, CA06-2010
Skills
- Patient care and companionship
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Health protocol compliance
- G-tube management
- Conflict resolution
- Nutrition management
- Clinical quality standards
- Transportation services
- Relationship building
- Meal preparation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Housekeeping tasks
- Hoyer lifting equipment use
- Compassionate client care
- Daily living activities assistance
- Chronic illness management
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Disability support services
- Compassion and empathy in care
- Medical office administration tasks
- Records maintenance procedures
- Mobility assistance techniques
Certification
CPR
Timeline
CNA
Magnolia Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
07.2021 - Current
FC Associate
Amazon
02.2021 - 05.2021
Caregiver
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
02.2021 - 04.2021
Assistant Manager
Great Clips
11.2019 - 02.2021
Front Desk Agent/Hotel Housekeeper
Motel 6 Hotel
09.2019 - 11.2019
Rideshare Driver
Lyft
09.2018 - 09.2019
Hairstylist
Great Clips
07.2017 - 11.2018
WEX Clerk
Victor Valley Museum
10.2016 - 07.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
American Career College
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Bridges Beauty School
GED -
Mojave High School