Vennessa Barboza
Salinas
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Also organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
HHA/PCA
Arcadia home care and staffing
Monterey
08.2013 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Monitored client health by taking vital signs and reporting changes.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medication as prescribed while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Assisted and executed in Hoyer lift transfers. Maintain clients safety during transfers.
- Communicate with outside agencies, example hospice on the needs of the client.
- Trained PCAs in basic mobility transfers ADLs to apply to clients, so they can provide proper care. While out on the field.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
Group Home Counselor
Peacock Acres
Salinas
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided guidance and support to foster children in various living environments.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor children's emotional and behavioral progress.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage peer interaction and support.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all children.
- Created a safe environment within which clients could discuss difficult issues related to their foster care experience.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation regarding all cases assigned.
- Provided mentoring services to adolescents transitioning out of the system into adulthood.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each child in care, based on assessment of needs and strengths.
- Provide assistance in meals, lunches, and grocery shopping.
- Administered Medication according to state guided regulations and ensure they were locked up and safe.
- Utilized creative approaches when working with challenging behaviors exhibited by some residents.
- Established rapport with clients by providing emotional support, compassion, and encouragement.
- Coordinated recreational activities designed to promote physical activity among residents.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities designed to improve social skills, communication abilities, problem solving skills, anger management techniques.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Maintained a safe environment by enforcing house rules and safety protocols.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork among residents.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and conflict resolution among residents.
- Documented resident progress and incidents in daily reports for review.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and best practices in care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address client issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
- Attended team meetings regularly to update colleagues on progress made by each client.
HHA/PCA Medication Technician
Howard Homes
Salinas
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided personal care to clients, assisting with daily living activities.
- Monitored clients' health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and ensured compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of care provided and client progress notes.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Trained new staff on care procedures and best practices in client interaction.
- I ran the entire house. It was a six bedroom home. I did all care all cleaning cooking everything five days a week.
Assistant memory care, Director
Emeritus Senior Living
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Developed individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
- Supervised staff training on best practices in memory care techniques.
- Coordinated activities to enhance cognitive engagement for residents.
- Conducted assessments to monitor residents' emotional and physical well-being.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns and provide support resources.
- Maintained documentation of care processes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
- Delivered continuous quality service, resulting in high satisfaction levels from families and residents.
- Developed and implemented programs to improve memory care services.
- Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe interactions between staff and residents.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident progress and plan future interventions.
- Trained staff on dementia-related topics such as communication techniques, safety protocols, and end-of-life care.
- Created an environment that supported socialization among residents living in the memory unit.
- Implemented strategies to reduce stress levels among residents living in the memory unit.
- Organized recreational activities designed specifically for individuals living with dementia.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure living environment.
- Organized community outreach programs to raise awareness about memory care services.
- Sent out monthly newsletters specific to each client’s progress and to update the family on social events in the community.
Education
Monterey Adult School
Monterey, CASkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Individualized care planning
- Client documentation
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Bedside care
- Specialized dietary needs
- Transportation assistance
- First aid and safety
- Toileting assistance
- Documentation
- Catheter care assistance
- Meal preparation
- Family caregiver education
- Chronic disease management
- Bathing assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Infection control
- Care plan management
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Patient lifting techniques
- Case management experience
- Training new staff
- Hoyer lift capacity
- Peritoneal dialysis technician in home
- Wound care and debridement of wounds knowledge
- Strong communication with all types of clients and Family’s
- Knowledgeable of HIPAA
- Extensive memory care knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Memory care & Alzheimer awareness
- Peritoneal dialysis Certified
- Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD)
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Affiliations
- Dance mom comes with a lot of performances with high energy, organized chaos.
- Hip hop and Acrobatics weekly
- Hula Dancer and social event through the community and local festival's.
- Community outreach to shelters for at risk youth and homelessness.
- PTO for my children’s school.
- Highly motivated individual in all aspects of everything I do in my life.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HHA/PCA
Arcadia home care and staffing
08.2013 - Current
Group Home Counselor
Peacock Acres
01.2011 - 08.2013
HHA/PCA Medication Technician
Howard Homes
01.2011 - 08.2013
Assistant memory care, Director
Emeritus Senior Living
01.2009 - 08.2011
Monterey Adult School