Hi, I’m
Christina Lopez
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 17 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Motivated experienced in seasonal roles with superior talent for getting up to speed quickly and driving sales. Offers flexible schedule to work peak seasonal hours. Delivers excellent customer service by practiced listening and speaking skills. Understands and utilizes sales, merchandising and marketing skills.
Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
IHSS - In Home Supportive ServicesSan Mateo, CA
Caregiver, Special Needs
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
L & S Janitorial Services San Mateo, CA
Janitorial Supervisor
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Trained staff on safe operation of cleaning equipment, tools, devices and chemical and cleaning agents to efficiently perform duties and reduce harm to floors, fixtures, staff and environment.
- Distributed supplies and goods to staff at beginning of shift to manage inventory and maintain proper supplies while controlling expenses.
- Issued assignments to staff and inspected special requests and areas of concentration to encourage smooth flow of housekeeping operation.
- Conducted or assisted with screening and hiring of job applicants, training employees and administering performance reviews to maintain adequate and qualified workforce.
- Selected most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring and surfaces.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Human Service AgencySouth San Francisco, CA
Receptionist/Greeter
03.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Displayed friendly, outgoing and energetic behavior to create warm, fun atmosphere for guests.
- Answered customer questions and pointed individuals in right directions.
- Acted as first point of contact for visiting clients and customers.
- Fielded customer complaints and notified managers.
- Cleared front entry area of trash and debris and directed customers.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Western Dental & OrthodonticsSan Mateo, CA
Dental Assistant
03.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
San Mateo High SchoolSan Mateo, CA
06.2013
San Mateo County Regional Occupation Center 1800 Rollins Rd Burlingame CA 94010
Certificate Of Complication from Dental Assisting
03.2012
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Attentive to People
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Caring and Responsible
- Group and Individual Care
- Progress Reports and Documentation
- Calendaring and Scheduling
- Special Diets
- Caring Companionship
Timeline
Receptionist/Greeter
Human Service Agency
03.2018 - 08.2018
Dental Assistant
Western Dental & Orthodontics
03.2015 - 01.2017
Caregiver, Special Needs
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
01.2015 - Current
Janitorial Supervisor
L & S Janitorial Services
01.2014 - Current
San Mateo High School
San Mateo County Regional Occupation Center
Certificate Of Complication from Dental Assisting
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