Valeria Avalos
Des Plaines
Summary
Compassionate and reliable caregiver with over 9 years of experience providing high-quality personal care and emotional support to elderly and disabled clients. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication reminders, mobility support, and maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Known for patience, strong communication skills, and building trusting relationships with clients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Activity Specialist
Presbyterian Homes Wesminster
Evanston
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and social events as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Activities Specialist and Caregiver
Alden in Des Plaines
Des Plaines
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Organized engaging activities for residents to enhance social interaction.
- Developed tailored programs based on resident interests and needs.
- Coordinated transportation for off-site events and outings.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
- Maintained records of participation and feedback for continuous improvement.
- Implemented health and wellness initiatives to promote active lifestyles.
- Assisted in developing strategies to meet the individual needs of participants while promoting independence.
- Created reports detailing outcomes from each activity session.
- Conducted assessments of the physical and mental needs of each resident to determine appropriate activity plans.
- Encouraged positive behavior among participants through interactive games and role-play exercises.
- Provided support to families by educating them on how to adapt activities for their loved one's special needs.
- Maintained records of participant attendance at all activities and events.
- Facilitated group discussion sessions with residents to encourage social interaction.
- Collaborated with clinical support staff and care professionals to establish team-based, patient-centered care approach.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maine West High School
Des Plaines, IL05-2018
Skills
- Safety protocols
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Patient companionship
- Special needs care
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Patient management
- Behavioral management
- Active listening
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate client care
- Patient assessments
- Quality program protocols
- Relationship building
- Care plan adherence
- Strong ethics
- Spanish and English fluency
- Behavior redirection
- Elderly care
- Alzheimer's care
- Stress management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Complex Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Resident Assistant
References
Candice (312)332-5634
Carolyn (773)858-8296
Timeline
Activity Specialist
Presbyterian Homes Wesminster
11.2021 - Current
Activities Specialist and Caregiver
Alden in Des Plaines
03.2017 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Maine West High School