April Grace Mendoza
Auckland,Mt. Wellington
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with proven expertise in elderly and special needs care, honed at Greenbreeze Home for Elderly . Excelled in medication administration and compassionate care, enhancing patient well-being and safety. Leveraged behavioral management and personal hygiene assistance skills to improve patient quality of life, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate among clients and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Greenbreeze Home Elderly Home
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviour to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Intern
Noynay Medical Clinic
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Supported doctors and nurses in performing various medical procedures and tasks.
- Maintained accurate patient records, handling medical histories and medication schedules with sensitivity.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Volunteer
Medical and Community Service and Outreach Program
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Delivered medical care to people in underdeveloped community.
- Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient health information.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented details for informational and treatment purposes.
- Administered medications and assessed patient responses, adjusting strategies to meet objectives.
- Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
Babysitter
Daughter of a Family Friend
09.2004 - 12.2004
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Education
NC2 Caregiving - Caregiving
St. Martin School of Advanced Tech. & Caregiving
Philippines07.2024
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral Management
- Incident Reporting
- Documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Administration
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Dementia Care
- Elderly Care
- Special Needs Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
Certification
Emergency First Aide
Timeline
Caregiver
Greenbreeze Home Elderly Home
06.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
Noynay Medical Clinic
05.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Medical and Community Service and Outreach Program
04.2024 - 04.2024
Babysitter
Daughter of a Family Friend
09.2004 - 12.2004
NC2 Caregiving - Caregiving
St. Martin School of Advanced Tech. & Caregiving
Emergency First Aide
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