Alex Contreras
San Jose,VA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated personal caregiver with 10+ years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly clients. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, medication management, and companionship. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for clients, also with proven data entry skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Caregiver
IHSS
San Jose
08.2015 - 07.2025
- Assist client with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document client’s health status.
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, ensuring dietary preferences and restrictions are met.
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Manage, order, and organize specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Data Entry/Quality Control
Various Companies
San Jose
2007 - 01.2013
- Data Verification & Auditing: Conducting rigorous checks, audits, and validation of data entries for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Error Resolution: Identifying, correcting, and resolving data discrepancies, redundancies, and invalid entries.
- Process Implementation: Developing and enforcing quality control procedures, standards, and protocols for data entry.
- Data Cleaning: Performing tasks to cleanse datasets, removing noise and obsolete information.
- Reporting: Preparing reports on quality metrics, findings, and corrective actions.
- Process Improvement: Recommending and assisting in the implementation of workflow and data management system improvements.
- Training & Support: Training other staff on quality assurance practices and supporting QA functions.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of quality inspections, procedures, and data logs.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program -
Opportunity Aide Training Program
San Jose, CA01.2025
CPR and First Aid Certification - undefined
Opportunity Aide Training Program
01.2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - Graphic Design
Silicon Valley College
San Jose, CA05-2004
Skills
- First Aid & CPR - Skillful
- Nutrition & Meal Preparation - Skillful
- Medication Administration - Beginner
- Vital Signs Monitoring - Experienced
- Active Listening - Experienced
- Mobility Assistance - Skillful
- Data Entry Skills - Experienced
- High typing speed and accuracy - Experienced
- Excellent attention to detail - Experienced
- Strong organizational skills - Skillful
- Type 50WPM Alphanumeric - Experienced
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Languages
Spanish (Proficient)
Interests
- Graphic Design
- Outdoor Recreation
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
IHSS
08.2015 - 07.2025
CPR and First Aid Certification - undefined
Opportunity Aide Training Program
Data Entry/Quality Control
Various Companies
2007 - 01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program -
Opportunity Aide Training Program
Certificate of Technical Studies - Graphic Design
Silicon Valley College
Hobbies
Photography, Drawing