Carina Tavira
Hayward,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS In Home Support Services, adept at providing emotional support and physical mobility assistance. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care and effective communication. Skilled in quality control and inspection, ensuring high standards in all tasks while maintaining a friendly and positive attitude.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support for clients with disabilities, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences for better overall health.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted mental wellness by engaging clients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities suited to their interests.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Service by Medallion
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated floor cleaning equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in commercial spaces.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Implemented waste disposal procedures to promote environmental sustainability within facilities.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted operations.
- Assisted in developing improved cleaning protocols that increased operational efficiency across sites.
- Enhanced facility cleanliness by performing daily janitorial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Maintained a healthy environment through thorough disinfection of high-touch surfaces and restrooms.
- Improved overall appearance of the facility by performing regular deep-cleaning tasks such as floor waxing, carpet shampooing, and window washing.
- Streamlined operations by developing effective cleaning routines tailored specifically for each area within the facility.
- Increased building safety by promptly addressing spills and other hazards with appropriate cleaning techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing priorities and adjusting work schedules as needed for special events or emergency situations.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
- Refilled soap dispensers and air fresheners in [Number] bathrooms.
- Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained cleaning schedules to clean designated areas and manage shifts.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
Restoration Demolition for Water or Fire Damage
ATI Restoration
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Assembler
Finelite
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assembled components following detailed schematics and specifications to ensure product quality.
- Operated hand tools and machinery safely to enhance production efficiency.
- Inspected finished products for defects, maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and reduce downtime.
- Maintained organized workstations, ensuring tools and materials were readily available for assembly tasks.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various types of assemblies, allowing for seamless transition between different projects as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Connected cables, tubes, and wiring according to specifications.
Inspector
ATCO Industries
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Identified and documented non-conformance issues, facilitating timely corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance quality assurance processes and standards.
- Utilized inspection tools and software to record findings and generate reports for management review.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to assess product specifications and tolerances.
- Documented inspection results and discrepancies in quality control reports.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Education
GED -
Secundaria Tecnica 54
Mexico06-1995
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Quality control
- Product inspection
- Visual inspections
- Defect identification
- Inspection documentation
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality processes
- Materials testing
- Production experience
- Measurement techniques
- Inspection protocols
- Reporting and analysis
- Color matching
- Geometric dimensioning
- Fabrication inspection
- Inspection and testing reports
- Packaging and shipping support
- Corrective action recommendations
- Product tests
- Product testing
- Testing data documentation
- Equipment operation
- Rejected materials disposal
- Color comparison
- Parts installation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Use of Hand Tools
- Hand tools mastery
- Power and hand tools
- Hand tools expertise
- Experience operating hand tools
- Hand tools usage
- Basic hand tools
- Hand tools and measuring devices
- Produce handling
- Proficient with glass cutting tools
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Manual forklift
- Picking and packing
- Efficient packing methods
- Packing and labeling
- Packing and unpacking
- Packing products
- Box packing
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2025 - Current
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Service by Medallion
10.2024 - 08.2025
Restoration Demolition for Water or Fire Damage
ATI Restoration
04.2024 - 06.2024
Assembler
Finelite
01.2023 - 12.2023
Inspector
ATCO Industries
03.2020 - 11.2022
GED -
Secundaria Tecnica 54