Silvia Avila
Covington,GA
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receiving Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area for optimized workflow and reduced clutter or obstructions.
- Boosted overall warehouse productivity by collaborating with team members on various tasks such as unloading trucks, sorting products, and updating inventory systems.
- Reduced product damage during the receiving process by carefully handling fragile items and adhering to proper safety protocols.
Direct Support Professional
Positive Directions
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
Delano, CA05.2001
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- US Driver's License
- CPR Certified
- First aid and safety
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Special Needs Care
Certification
Direct Support Professional
Personal Care Assistant
CPR/First Aid
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Receiving Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
11.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Positive Directions
07.2004 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
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