CHARLENE MUNOZ

Whittier, CA ***** 760-***-**** ad2410@r.postjobfree.com WWW: Online Digital Resume Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced in non-medical Care Provider offering 10+ years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care, hygiene, and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Personal Service

Convalescence Support

Bedsore Prevention

Companionship and Emotional Support

Patient Ambulation

Mobility Assistance

Caregiver, 11/2020 to 06/2022

Calera Home 6 Residents Intermediate Care Facility – Covina, CA Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders. Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness. Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping. Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs. Assisted patients with self-administered medications. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips. Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books. Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.

Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert. Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care. Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager. Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures. Caregiver, 02/2012 to 10/2017

Vista Cove@Rancho Mirage 6 Residents – Rancho Mirage Alzheimer And Demintia Facility, CA Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients. Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment. Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness. Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal service and cleaned meal area after dinner. Cleaned house, managed laundry and completed weekly snack shopping. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures. Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager. Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books. Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance. In-Home Caregiver, 06/2008 to 01/2012

Carmie Cares 6 Residents – Cathedral City, CA

Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.

Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members. Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships. Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition. Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.

Trained new caregivers in agency policies and proper methods to meet clients' needs. Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects. Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Administered medication as directed by physician.

High School Diploma: 06/1998

Valley High School - Las Vegas, NV

CMT - Certified Medication Technician

First Aid/CPR Certified

EDUCATION

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