Esperanza Delacroix

Caregiver

Phone: (555) 234-7891
Address: Portland, OR 97205
Website: https://esperanza-delacroix-caregiver.com
Email:
  • Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 6+ years of experience providing comprehensive care to elderly and disabled clients in home and facility settings
  • Specialized expertise in dementia care, medication management, and post-surgical recovery support with proven track record of improving patient quality of life indicators by 20%
  • Bilingual caregiver (English/Spanish) with cultural competency serving diverse populations and maintaining continuous care relationships averaging 2.5 years per client
  • CPR/First Aid certified professional with exceptional documentation skills and ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, families, and medical professionals
  • Demonstrated reliability and emotional resilience with experience supporting families through end-of-life care and difficult health transitions

Work Experience

Comfort Keepers Home Care

Senior Home Health Aide

March 2021 - Present
  • Provide comprehensive personal care services to 8-12 elderly clients weekly, including medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans that reduced emergency room visits by 25% through proactive health monitoring and family communication
  • Maintained detailed care logs and progress reports that improved care plan accuracy and enabled seamless coordination with visiting nurses and physicians
  • Specialized in dementia care for 4 clients with Alzheimer's disease, implementing behavioral management techniques that decreased agitation episodes by 40%
  • Trained 6 new caregivers on proper patient transfer techniques and emergency response protocols

Sunset Manor Assisted Living

Certified Nursing Assistant

June 2019 - February 2021
  • Delivered direct patient care to 15 residents in memory care unit, assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
  • Administered prescribed medications and monitored vital signs for residents with complex medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team including RNs, physical therapists, and social workers to optimize resident care outcomes
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies that reduced facility incident reports by 30% during tenure
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents and families during health transitions and end-of-life care

Private Family Employment

Personal Care Assistant

September 2018 - May 2019
  • Provided 24/7 live-in care for 89-year-old stroke recovery patient, assisting with physical therapy exercises and speech therapy practice
  • Managed complex medication regimen of 12 daily medications with 100% accuracy, coordinating with pharmacy and physician for refills and adjustments
  • Prepared therapeutic meals following diabetic and low-sodium dietary restrictions, resulting in improved blood sugar control and 15-pound weight loss
  • Coordinated transportation to medical appointments and maintained detailed health records for family and healthcare providers
  • Supported family through patient's recovery journey, providing respite care and emotional support during challenging periods

Education

Portland Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

May 2018
Specialized training in patient care, medication management, and emergency response

Lincoln High School

High School Diploma

June 2016

Certifications

CPR/AED Certification

American Heart Association

Current, expires March 2025

First Aid Certification

American Red Cross

Current, expires January 2025

Medication Administration Certification

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Current

Dementia Care Specialist Training

Alzheimer's Association

2022

Safe Patient Handling Certification

Oregon Health Authority

Current

Professional Development

Mental Health First Aid Training

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

2023

Fall Prevention Strategies for Elderly Care

Online Certification

2023

Cultural Competency in Healthcare

Portland State University

2022

End-of-Life Care Workshop

Oregon Hospice Association

2021

Skills

Medical Skills
  • Medication administration and management
  • Vital sign monitoring (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
  • Blood glucose testing and diabetic care
  • Basic wound care and dressing changes
  • Catheter care and ostomy management
  • Post-surgical care and recovery support
Safety and Emergency Response
  • CPR and AED operation with emergency response experience
  • Safe patient transfer and mobility assistance
  • Fall prevention and home safety assessment
  • Emergency protocol implementation
  • Infection control and prevention practices
Specialized Care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care with behavioral management
  • Stroke recovery and rehabilitation support
  • End-of-life and hospice care
  • Mental health support and crisis intervention
  • Physical therapy assistance and exercise support
Communication and Documentation
  • Bilingual communication (English/Spanish) - Native fluency
  • Detailed care documentation and progress reporting
  • Family communication and education
  • Healthcare team collaboration
  • Electronic health record systems
Practical Life Skills
  • Therapeutic meal planning and special diet preparation
  • Light housekeeping and home organization
  • Transportation and appointment coordination
  • Companionship and recreational activities
  • Technology assistance and social connection support

Awards and Recognition

Employee of the Year

Comfort Keepers Home Care

2023
Recognized for exceptional patient care and family communication excellence

Outstanding Caregiver Award

Sunset Manor Assisted Living

2020
Selected from 45+ caregivers for dedication, reliability, and compassionate care

Community Service Recognition

Portland Senior Center

2022
75+ volunteer hours providing health screenings and companionship services

Perfect Attendance Award

Portland Community College CNA Program

2018
Completed 120-hour certification program with 100% attendance and 3.9 GPA

References

Margaret Chen, RN

Former Supervisor

Comfort Keepers Home Care | (555) 345-6789 | [email protected]
Supervised my work with 25+ clients over 3 years, can speak to clinical skills and reliability

Roberto Martinez

Family Member of Former Client

(555) 678-9012 | [email protected]
Son of Mrs. Carmen Martinez, whom I provided care for 18 months through end-of-life journey

Dr. Jennifer Walsh, MD

Collaborating Physician

Portland Family Medicine | (555) 432-1098 | [email protected]
Worked together on comprehensive care plans for multiple shared patients

Patricia Nakamura

Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation Associates | (555) 789-0123 | [email protected]
Collaborated on stroke recovery care, can attest to my dedication and learning ability

Father Michael O'Connor

Character Reference

St. Mary's Catholic Church | (555) 567-8901 | [email protected]
Known me for 8 years through volunteer work, can speak to character and compassion