Amber Tovar
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivated caregiver trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Competent Bus Driver with commitment to safety and excellent work ethic. Highly valued with 10 years of industry experience. Safely serves passenger base.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self Employed Web
Bakersfield, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs .
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Kept detailed records of patients' medical histories and care plans.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Motor Coach Operator
Coach America
Anaheim, CA
09.2005 - 11.2015
- Provided safe and efficient transportation of passengers to their intended destination.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the coach before, during, and after trips.
- Ensured that proper safety and security measures were taken at all times while operating vehicles.
- Inspected coaches prior to each trip to ensure they met safety standards.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving motor coaches on highways, city streets, and rural roads.
- Monitored passenger behavior throughout the duration of trips.
- Assisted passengers with loading luggage onto coaches in a timely manner.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding arrival times, delays, or other issues related to trips.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections for vehicle defects such as brakes, tires, lights.
- Managed ticket sales for passengers boarding the coach.
- Greeted passengers upon entering the bus and welcomed them aboard.
- Answered questions from customers about routes and destinations served by the company's services.
- Performed minor repairs on vehicles when necessary such as changing light bulbs or checking fluid levels.
- Kept accurate records of mileage traveled for each trip taken in accordance with company policy.
- Conducted emergency evacuations if needed due to mechanical failure or hazardous road conditions.
- Reported any maintenance issues immediately to supervisor or mechanic staff.
- Filed incident reports promptly following accidents or other incidents involving motor coaches.
- Followed established rules and procedures for parking buses at terminals or rest stops.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Announced stops to passengers.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Announced stops clearly to help passengers disembark at correct locations.
Education
GED -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Bakersfield, CA12-2023
Skills
- First-Aid and CPR
- Safe Driving Practices
- Route Planning Expertise
- Passenger Assistance
- Map Reading
- Passenger Safety
- Impeccable Driving Record
- Safety Practices
- Strong Safety History
- Air Brake Certification
- Safety-Focused
- Vehicle Maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Self Employed Web
04.2018 - Current
Motor Coach Operator
Coach America
09.2005 - 11.2015
GED -
Bakersfield Adult Schools