Estella Palafox Gomez
Phoenix
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Care Professional
Homeinsteadseniorcare
01.2023 - Current
- Managed medication schedules for clients, ensuring timely adherence to healthcare plans, and provided empathetic support for individuals in hospice care, enhancing their comfort and well-being.
- Delivered personalized care to clients with dementia, Parkinson's, and other memory care needs, maintaining their dignity and improving their daily quality of life.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals tailored to specific dietary requirements, supporting clients' health and dietary needs.
- Maintained clean and orderly living environments through light housekeeping, contributing to a safe and comfortable home setting.
- Facilitated transportation for medical appointments, errands, and social outings, ensuring clients remained engaged with their community and attended necessary healthcare appointments.
- Promoted social interaction and physical activity through companionship and personalized activities, including visits to the gym and museums, enhancing clients' mental and physical well-being.
Care Giver
IHSS
03.1999 - 03.2022
- Assisted patient with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Aided with client's daily medication intake including insulin and various health pills.
- Handled transportation to doctor for client's medical needs.
Disability Support Worker
Right Choice In Home Care
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Worked with child and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
Secretary
Starcarpet Cleaning
01.2010 - 12.2020
- Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Personal Babysitter
Melanie Beard O' Patry
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06.2009
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06.2009
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Housekeeping Duties
- Childcare Regulations
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Early Childhood Development
- Efficient Communicator both Written and Verbally
- Special Needs Care
- Proficiency with Windows OS
- Proficiency with Microsoft/Google Suite
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
- Melanie Beard O' Patry (310) 597-9320
- Gumecindo Palafox (818) 339-5461
- Wendy Acevedo (805) 856-8473
- Elsa Alvarez (818) 216-8444
- Mitzi Clair (805) 404-3758
- Gabriela Saucedo (623) 760-5148
Timeline
Senior Care Professional
Homeinsteadseniorcare
01.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Right Choice In Home Care
06.2019 - 10.2021
Personal Babysitter
Melanie Beard O' Patry
01.2012 - 12.2017
Secretary
Starcarpet Cleaning
01.2010 - 12.2020
Care Giver
IHSS
03.1999 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Los Angeles Mission College
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
Los Angeles Mission College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Mission College
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