JoAnn Cardenas
Caldwell
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Faith And Prayer, adept at enhancing client well-being through personalized care plans and emotional support. Proven ability in daily living assistance and effective communication, ensuring dignity and respect for clients. Committed to fostering independence while maintaining a safe and clean environment for optimal health outcomes.
Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities. Knowledge of managing medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Faith And Prayer
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Monitored client health and well-being, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote mental stimulation and emotional well-being among clients.
- Collaborated with family members to address concerns and improve overall care strategies for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents for compliance with organizational standards.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences in healthcare decisions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- 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.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Agricultural Worker
Can Es Dairy
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Operated milking machines and ensured proper sanitation procedures.
- Monitored animal health and reported abnormalities to the herd manager.
- Assisted in feeding and caring for livestock, following established routines.
- Maintained cleanliness of barns and equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
- Conducted regular soil tests to monitor nutrient levels and inform fertilizer application decisions.
- Controlled livestock herds by moving to pastures, scales and trucks for transfer to market, slaughterhouse, or alternate grazing.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using Type tools for optimal health of Type animals.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
Education
No Degree -
Marana High School
Marana, AZSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Language fluency
- Active listening
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Bedside care
- Clear communication
- At-home care instruction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Faith And Prayer
12.2021 - 10.2024
Agricultural Worker
Can Es Dairy
01.2019 - 12.2021
No Degree -
Marana High School