Joseph Ibarra
Home Aide / Caregiver
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About
Compassionate healthcare professional with over 9 years of clinical experience, including serving as a hemodialysis technician and preceptor. Currently completing a BSN program while bringing a diverse background in pediatric autism respite care and geriatric home health. Skilled in ensuring patient safety, mentoring teams, and providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Experience
Home Aide / Caregiver - TheKey - Daly City, CA
(2025-12)
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, safe transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention.
- Monitor, interpret, and accurately document vital signs, fluid intake/output, and subtle shifts in clinical condition.
- Administer or provide timely reminders for medications as prescribed while ensuring adherence safety.
- Prepare nutritious meals customized to medical dietary restrictions and provide feeding assistance as required.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and low-hazard living environments following strict infection control guidelines.
Hemodialysis Technician / Advanced Patient Care Technician (Preceptor) - Satellite Healthcare - Mountain View, CA
(2016-06 - 2024-07)
- Administered safe, high-quality hemodialysis therapies in alignment with physician directives and strict clinical protocols.
- Prepared, primed, and calibrated advanced dialysis equipment; verified treatment parameters and evaluated pre-treatment baseline clinical findings.
- Executed precision vascular access cannulation utilizing strict aseptic technique; continuously monitored patient vital signs and stability during therapy.
- Safely discontinued dialysis treatments, managed post-treatment access site hemostasis, and verified post-treatment clinical recovery.
- Conducted routine machine disinfection, water purification monitoring, biohazard waste disposal, and clinical inventory management.
- Served as facility preceptor, onboarding, mentoring, and auditing new technical team members on patient safety and infection control practices.
Respite Care Provider - Aveanna Healthcare - Campbell, CA
(2022-11)
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered respite care for pediatric clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across home and community environments.
- Support daily personal care needs (ADLs), including structured hygiene, feeding, dressing, and mobility transitions.
- Foster safe, structured, low-stimulation environments using positive behavior support systems and proactive de-escalation strategies.
- Collaborate actively with parents, guardians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to maintain care plan continuity and track behavioral progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Unitek College (2026-08)
