Leona Garcia
Demorest
Summary
Compassionate family caregiver with skills in assisting individuals of all ages, including those with special needs or disabilities. Experience includes providing personal care, managing medication schedules, and coordinating doctor's appointments. Strengths lie in patience, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Previous work has resulted in improved quality of life and independence for cared-for individuals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family Caregiver - Mom
N/A
Demorest
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure timely administration for clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients and families.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and progress.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client requirements.
- Monitored health changes and reported concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Encouraged physical activity through walks outside or simple exercises indoors.
- Prepared nutritious meals for family members following dietary guidelines.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose during caregiving sessions.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding various issues.
- Monitored vital signs of patient when necessary and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Maintained a safe environment for the elderly by removing tripping hazards from living areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
Family Caregiver - Grandma
N/A
Braselton
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure timely administration for clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Encouraged physical activity through walks outside or simple exercises indoors.
- Administered insulin injections
Home Health Aide
Home Care Solutions
Atlanta
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided personal care assistance with daily living activities and hygiene needs.
- Monitored and documented patient health status and changes in condition.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments or activities.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals and documented usage.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients to ensure comfort.
- Supported clients in engaging with social activities to promote well-being.
- Followed care plans developed by healthcare providers for individualized support.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
Family Caregiver - Grandpa
N/A
Braselton
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided daily assistance with personal care and hygiene needs.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured proper administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment for clients.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs including toileting and incontinence care.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to family members who were ill or disabled.
- Prepared nutritious meals for family members following dietary guidelines.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose during caregiving sessions.
- Monitored vital signs of patient when necessary and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
- Maintained a safe environment for the elderly by removing tripping hazards from living areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintain cleanness around catheter.
- Draining the catheter when needed.
Education
Technical Certificate Of Credit (TCC) - Healthcare Assistant
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA 05.2024 - 09.2025
Technical Certificate Of Credit (TCC) - Phlebotomy
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA 08.2024 - 09.2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Care plan development
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
- Client transportation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Team collaboration
- Hospice care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Diabetes management
- Incontinence care
- Palliative care
- Chronic illness management
- Nutritional planning
- Transportation assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional support
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Meal preparation
- Occupational therapy support
- Alzheimer's care
- Errand running
- Empathetic listening
- Dementia care
- Fall prevention
- Daily living assistance
- Strong ethics
- Medication and appointment reminders
- At-home care instruction
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living activities assistance
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Active listening
- Respectful and compassionate
- Disability support
- Adaptability and flexibility
- High level of integrity
- Detailed oriented
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Technical Certificate Of Credit (TCC) - Phlebotomy
Athens Technical College
08.2024 - 09.2025
Technical Certificate Of Credit (TCC) - Healthcare Assistant
Athens Technical College
05.2024 - 09.2025
Family Caregiver - Mom
N/A
08.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home Care Solutions
06.2020 - 10.2020
Family Caregiver - Grandma
N/A
01.2019 - 09.2022
Family Caregiver - Grandpa
N/A
01.2019 - 10.2020