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Maria Hernandez

Chicago

Summary

Dedicated Home Caretaker at Health Care Plus, skilled in compassionate caregiving and personal hygiene assistance. Enhanced clients' well-being through effective communication and problem-solving, ensuring adherence to professional ethics. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills while managing household duties and providing emotional support, fostering a nurturing environment for clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Caretaker

Health Care Plus
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed various household duties, including grocery shopping, meal preparation, laundry, and errands
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating client requests, managing the household efficiently in various situations.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Cleaning Crew Member

Ohare Airport Transportation
05.2015 - 01.2023
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Cleaned and organized restrooms by restocking dispensers, sanitizing fixtures and spot cleaning partition walls and doors.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Enhanced cleanliness standards by consistently maintaining a well-organized and efficient cleaning routine.
  • Collected and bagged garbage from various locations to properly dispose of waste in designated dumpsters.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Transportation assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Companionship provision
  • Light housekeeping
  • Household management
  • Special needs care
  • Laundry services
  • Elderly assistance
  • Nutrition
  • Physical therapy support
  • Stroke recovery assistance
  • Diabetic care
  • Fall prevention
  • Errand running
  • Personal care
  • Medication reminders
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening

Languages

English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Home Caretaker

Health Care Plus
03.2023 - Current

Cleaning Crew Member

Ohare Airport Transportation
05.2015 - 01.2023
Maria Hernandez