Adalberto Benitez
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Compassionate IHSS Care Provider with significant expertise in providing personal care and assistance to elderly and disabled individuals. Strengths include adeptness at managing medication schedules, performing light housekeeping duties, and preparing nutritious meals. Notable for improving patient quality of life through attentive, personalized care in previous roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS Public Authority
San Diego, California
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their specific requirements.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisors regularly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Followed health and safety protocols to ensure client safety during care activities.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Monitored medication schedules and administered medications as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and meal preparation.
- Assisted clients with grocery shopping and errands.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
General Laborer
Essel Contruction
San Diego, CA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated hand tools and equipment for construction tasks.
- Assisted team members with site preparation and material handling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas daily.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for various construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure job site environment.
- Supported skilled workers during installations and repairs as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently on site.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
General Laborer
Go staff
San Diego, California
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated hand tools and equipment for construction tasks.
- Assisted team members with site preparation and material handling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas daily.
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Kings Inn Hotel
San Diego
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes and kitchen utensils throughout service hours.
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment efficiently and safely.
- Assisted kitchen staff by organizing and stocking clean dishes.
- Followed sanitation and safety standards to ensure a hygienic environment.
- Collaborated with team members to manage dishwashing workflow during busy shifts.
- Disposed of waste and recycling in compliance with hotel policies.
- Responded promptly to requests from chefs for specific utensils or equipment.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Janitorial Worker
Foundation In Recovery
El Centro, California
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized various facilities to maintain a safe environment.
- Operated cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and vacuums effectively.
- Monitored supplies and reported shortages to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Inspected areas for cleanliness and addressed issues promptly.
- Gathered and emptied trash cans and disposed of bags.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and break rooms, including sinks, toilets, counters, mirrors, and floors.
- Vacuum carpets in offices, hallways, lobbies, stairwells.
- Restock supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap dispensers.
- Sweep, mop, and buff floors in all areas of the building.
- Clean windowsills and window coverings when necessary.
- Assist with special projects or deep cleaning tasks as requested.
- Maintain janitorial closets in a neat and organized manner.
- Sanitized and deep cleaned bathroom floors and surfaces.
- Follow established procedures for proper chemical use and storage.
- Dust furniture and wipe down surfaces throughout the facility.
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Little Caesars Pizza
El Centro, California
07.2010 - 12.2013
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes and kitchen utensils throughout service hours.
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment efficiently and safely.
- Assisted kitchen staff by organizing and stocking clean dishes.
- Collaborated with team members to manage dishwashing workflow during busy shifts.
- Followed sanitation and safety standards to ensure a hygienic environment.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen, and food service skills.
Education
Desert Oasis High
El Centro, CATimeline
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS Public Authority
09.2025 - Current
General Laborer
Essel Contruction
05.2025 - 08.2025
General Laborer
Go staff
11.2024 - 04.2025
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Kings Inn Hotel
05.2023 - 01.2024
Janitorial Worker
Foundation In Recovery
09.2022 - 02.2023
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Little Caesars Pizza
07.2010 - 12.2013
Desert Oasis High