Vanessa Kanistanaux
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Committed to delivering every recipient a positive and memorable experience. Devoted and compassionate personal care aide adept at supporting patients with activities of daily living. A confident and professional communicator, skilled in providing patient support and effectively conveying information to the family and care team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Personal Care Provider
San Pedro
02.2023 - 08.2024
Private Personal Care Provider
Pasadena
05.2021 - 01.2023
Private Personal Care Provider
Palmdale
01.2014 - 09.2021
Private Personal Care Provider
Los Angeles
10.2019 - 04.2021
Visiting Angels Home Care
Glendale
03.2011 - 12.2013
Carr & Associates Homecare
Pasadena
03.2008 - 11.2010
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01-2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Counseling -
Glendale Community College
CA12.2021
Certificate Substance Abuse Specialist -
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Physical support
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Light Housekeeping
- Medication and Appointment Reminder
- Appointment setting
- Schedule management
- Transfer
- Mobility Assistance
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Dementia Care
- Meal preparation
- Nutritional support
City
CA
Street
Pasadena
Roles And Responsibilities
- Culturally sensitive to with the ability to provide emotional and physical support
- Daily lifestyle facilitation, including dressing, feeding, and task prioritization
- Medication administration and tracking, along with monitoring side effects
- Client transportation appointment setting and schedule management
- Adaptive to special needs and individualized requirements
- Aid in ambulatory abilities along with transfer
- Prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met
Volunteer Experience
- Gerontologist Internship Multitask, Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena, California, 06/01/24, Current
- Social Services
- Food Band
- Tech Help
- Produce Distribution
- Resource Pamphlet for Older Adults
- YWCA Lunch Program
- Health Enrichment
- Zumba Class
- Pilates
- Fitness
Accomplishments
- Honor List Spring 2024
Certification
- Substance Abuse Specialist June 2021
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
SEIU Local 2015 Long-Term Care Union
Timeline
Private Personal Care Provider
02.2023 - 08.2024
Private Personal Care Provider
05.2021 - 01.2023
Private Personal Care Provider
10.2019 - 04.2021
Private Personal Care Provider
01.2014 - 09.2021
Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2011 - 12.2013
Carr & Associates Homecare
03.2008 - 11.2010
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California State University Long Beach
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Counseling -
Glendale Community College