Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
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April Cruz

Lake Jackson,TX

Summary

Energetically contributed to Bottom Dollar Construction and Heart Home Health Care, showcasing exceptional time management and electrical skills. Excelled in team collaboration, significantly enhancing project outcomes. Achieved commendable efficiency in job site preparation and safety, leading to a notable improvement in worksite organization and client satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Laborer

Bottom Dollar Construction
Lake Jackson, TX
12.2023 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
  • Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
  • Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
  • Repaired damaged structures by replacing broken boards or shingles.
  • Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
  • Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
  • Installed drywall panels or tiles on walls or ceilings according to specifications.
  • Inspected completed projects for accuracy before handing them over to the client.
  • Assisted electricians with running wires through conduit systems during installation.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.

Caregiver

Heart Home Health Care
Houston, TX
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.

Apprentice Electrician

Patrick's Group
Lake Jackson, TX
04.2020 - 11.2023
  • Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
  • Performed general maintenance on electrical systems including replacing worn parts and repairing faulty wiring.
  • Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
  • Assembled conduits by threading ends together with couplings or clamps.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as high voltage electricity.
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems with various types of control systems.
  • Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
  • Observed safety regulations while working on energized systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brazoswood High School
Clute, TX
05-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technician

Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX

Associate of Science - Medical

Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX

Skills

  • Time management
  • Electrical
  • Job site preparation
  • Worksite organization
  • Heavy lifting
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety procedures
  • Hand tools operation

Accomplishments

  • National Honor Society (Phi Theta Kapa) in college for having a 4.0 GPA
  • Made top 5% in my EMS Basic class.

Certification

  • TDLR Apprenticeship License
  • Nationally certified EMT-Basic

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • Reading
  • Hanging with friends
  • Spending time with loved ones

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Laborer

Bottom Dollar Construction
12.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Heart Home Health Care
06.2021 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

Patrick's Group
04.2020 - 11.2023
  • TDLR Apprenticeship License
  • Nationally certified EMT-Basic

High School Diploma -

Brazoswood High School

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technician

Brazosport College

Associate of Science - Medical

Brazosport College
April Cruz