Stella Buchli

Compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience supporting elderly clients with memory-related conditions and mobility limitations. Dedicated to meeting individuals where they are cognitively and emotionally, using respectful communication and a person-centered approach to promote comfort, trust, and emotional wellbeing. Committed to providing reliability and professionalism working independently in harmony with families and care teams.

Primary Caregiver (Grandmother with Vascular Dementia) - Self-employed - Ewa Beach, HI

(2023-06 - 2025-07)

• Provided full-time in-home care throughout stroke recovery and formulated a care approach conducive to her recovering baseline
• Monitored cognitive, behavioral, and physical changes, documenting and reporting concerns and observations to healthcare providers and family
• De-escalated episodes of agitation, anxiety, and confusion through trauma-informed communication, redirection, reframing, crafts, and calming enrichment
• Developed and adjusted routine activities of daily living supportive of her cognitive, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Administered medications following dosage schedules, masking medications in preferred foods during instances of poor cooperation
• Maintained a clean, organized, and safe household through assisting bathing, dressing, toileting, and incident prevention measures/supervision
• Supported dietary needs including enteral tube feedings in adherence to medical instruction, and preparing nutritious and calorific meals and snacks, adapting to optimize nutritional intake during periods of fluctuating appetite and tastes post-feeding tube removal
• General companionship and activities outside the home in accordance with her energy levels

Hostess/Assistant Server - Solidarity - Santa Monica, CA

(2022-11 - 2023-05)

• Assisted customers with phone inquiries, reservations, and order requests, ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Operated POS systems to process orders, manage payments, and wait lists to facilitate efficient turnover in high-volume seating arrangements.
• Prepared dining areas before service and during closing hours, including table settings, sanitation, catering/event set-up, and organization of service stations
• Worked collaboratively with servers, kitchen staff, and management to ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted with food and beverage delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely service.
• Provided mobility assistance and friendly support for senior and disabled customers

Santa Monica High School (2020 - 2021)

California Virtual Academies (2021 - 2023)