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Christy Yzaguirre

Redding,CA

Summary

Adept at enhancing client wellness and satisfaction, I leveraged compassionate caregiving and precise medication administration at IHSS Public Authority to significantly improve patient quality of life. Skilled in managing multiple projects and training teams, my reliability and proactive approach have consistently ensured project success and high standards of care. Dependable Direct Care Worker with aptitude for organizing and managing client daily activities, nutrition needs and appointments. Well-versed in medication administration and basic medical care. Compassionate and empathetic to patient needs. Experienced Caregiver accustomed to administering bedside and personal care, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.

Overview

1824
1824
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Worker

IHSS Public Authority
11.200 - 09.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
  • Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

Engraving Specialist

The Knot
02.2006 - 09.2009
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and quality standards.
  • Coordinated with sales team to provide accurate project estimates and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Trained new engraving specialists, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to company standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting safety and productivity within the engraving department.
  • Used machines to engrave customer items with desired wording and images.

Direct Care Worker/Counselor Aide

Cotton Residential
11.2001 - 09.2005
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
  • Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.

Bakery Clerk

Beaverton Bakery
10.1998 - 09.1999
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods while still delivering exceptional customer service experiences.
  • Prepared fresh baked goods daily, ensuring consistent high-quality products for customers.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
  • Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
  • Measured and mixed accurately to assist in baking process.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management
  • Customized cake designs according to customer requests, enhancing customer satisfaction,

Bakery Team Lead

Mary Janes Pasteries
11.1995 - 09.1998
  • Supervised daily bakery operations, ensuring consistent product quality and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
  • Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
  • Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Packaged finished products for sale.
  • Prepared frostings and other toppings for cakes and pastries.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
  • Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Phycology

Shasta College
Redding, CA

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Behavior redirection
  • Social Skills Development
  • Client Transportation

Scrapbooking, playing with my 🐕

Strong attention to detail, team player, positive attitude, eager to learn new skills, good verbal and written communication skills, work well with others and independently, take pride in my work, a fast learner.

Timeline

Engraving Specialist

The Knot
02.2006 - 09.2009

Direct Care Worker/Counselor Aide

Cotton Residential
11.2001 - 09.2005

Bakery Clerk

Beaverton Bakery
10.1998 - 09.1999

Bakery Team Lead

Mary Janes Pasteries
11.1995 - 09.1998

Some College (No Degree) - Phycology

Shasta College

Direct Care Worker

IHSS Public Authority
11.200 - 09.2023

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