Zuleyka Diaz

Hyde Park

Summary

Dedicated PCA/HHA with extensive experience at Tempus Unlimited, excelling in vital signs monitoring and medication administration. Known for delivering compassionate emotional support and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance patient satisfaction. Proven ability to assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Pca /HHA

Tempus unlimited

Stoughton

10.2016 - 03.2025

Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

PCA /HHA

Avenue Home Care

Lawrence

04.2013 - 04.2016

Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brighton High School

Brighton, MA

06-2008

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Glowing Skin Center

Orlando, FL

Some College (No Degree) - HHA

Guardian Health Care

Jamaica Plain, MA

Skills

Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration
Patient care
Client communication
Emotional support
Team collaboration
Housekeeping duties
Supporting personal needs
Daily living assistance
Goal setting
Home health aide (HHA)

Helping with medication
Pain management
Blood glucose monitoring
Patient care planning
Meal planning
End-of-life care
Physical therapy assistance
Range of motion exercises
Personal hygiene assistance
Dementia care

References

References available upon request.

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