Yessenia Guzmán Flores
Reseda
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certified Nursing Assistant with a State Seal of Biliteracy and a strong clinical foundation from St. Jude Nursing School. Highly compassionate caregiver with an extensive background in both Private Job in Dementia care and childcare. Proven ability to remain patient and calm in high-pressure situations, utilizing behavioral redirection and empathetic communication to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Private Caregiver (Dementia Care)
Private Duty
- Provided 1:1 care for a client with advanced Dementia, focusing on safety, routine, and emotional well-being.
M managed behavioral redirection and de-escalation techniques for symptoms such as sundowning and cognitive confusion.
- Assisted with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and feeding, while maintaining client dignity.
- Identified and reported subtle changes in physical or mental status to family members and healthcare providers.
- 1 year
Babysitter / Childcare Provider
Private Families
- Demonstrated extreme patience and compassion while managing the daily needs and safety of children of various ages.
- Maintained structured routines and utilized creative problem-solving to handle challenging behaviors.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding daily activities, health, and development.
- 2 years
Education
CNA Program Completion -
St. Jude Nursing School
14536 Roscoe Blvd Suite 200, Panorama City, CA 91401.2026
High School Diploma -
Reseda High School
18230 Kittridge St, Reseda, CA 9133506.2025
Skills
- Interpersonal: Compassionate Care, Extreme Patience, Crisis De-escalation
- Specialized: Dementia & Alzheimer's Care, Behavioral Redirection, Memory Care
- Clinical: Vital Signs, Charting, HIPAA Compliance, Infection Control
- Safety: Hoyer Lifts, Gait Belts, Proper Body Mechanics, Fall Prevention
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping duties
- Patient care
Certification
- State Seal of Biliteracy (Fluent English/Spanish – Verbal, Reading, and Writing)
- CNA Certification – California Dept. of Public Health (License)
- BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- CNA Student (Clinical Rotations) | St. Jude Nursing School (at Casitas Care Center)
- Completed 100+ clinical hours in a skilled nursing environment, gaining hands-on experience with high-acuity residents.
- Performed ADLs (perineal care, hygiene, and feeding) for multiple residents per shift.
- Accurately monitored and recorded vital signs and Intake/Output (I&O).
- Utilized Spanish fluency to act as a bridge between Spanish-speaking residents and the nursing team.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Babysitter / Childcare Provider
Private Families
Private Caregiver (Dementia Care)
Private Duty
CNA Program Completion -
St. Jude Nursing School
High School Diploma -
Reseda High School