Alba Pereyra
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the long term success of the team's goals. Compassionate, professional and committed to people's overall wellbeing with strong understanding of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Private Caregiving
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided language translation from English to Spanish during medical appointments, hospital stays and phone calls to different parties.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor (when present)
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Cleaning Supervisor
Green Cleaning Services
05.2013 - 06.2019
- Established routine inspections to monitor standards of cleanliness and developed and implemented improvement methods to meet evolving business needs.
- Assisted in development of terminology glossaries and other resources to help employees with language barriers.
- Interpreted conversations between Spanish language-employees and clients.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Produced accurate and well planned health and safety risk assessments documenting safe work of cleaning staff.
- Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Conducted recruitment, interview and selection processes to induct new staff in accordance with business policies.
Server
CHOWDER POT
04.2008 - 05.2013
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Assisted with translation between Spanish speaker employees and managers.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Supported needs of 15- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality
Server
Red Lobster Restaurant
03.2001 - 03.2008
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
NO DEGREE - LAW
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CORDOBA
CORDOBA/ARGENTINAAssociate of General Studies - General Studies
CAPITOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hartford, CT05.2023
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Progress documentation
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- Planning and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Community integration
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
Languages
Spanish
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Caregiving
08.2019 - Current
Cleaning Supervisor
Green Cleaning Services
05.2013 - 06.2019
Server
CHOWDER POT
04.2008 - 05.2013
Server
Red Lobster Restaurant
03.2001 - 03.2008
NO DEGREE - LAW
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CORDOBA
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
CAPITOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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