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Cristina Silva
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Compassionate care provider with extensive experience at IHSS, delivering high-quality personal care, and emotional support.
Skilled in medication reminders and meal preparation, I enhanced patient well-being through effective communication and organized activities. Proven ability to maintain a safe environment while promoting independence and dignity for clients with diverse needs.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
IHSS
Care Provider
10.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted social, emotional, and physical health through diverse activities.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services that improved overall health outcomes for patients with various medical conditions or disabilities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing regular housekeeping duties.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Uber Eats
Delivery Courier
05.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Ensured safe transportation of packages with careful handling and secure storage methods.
- Navigated complex urban environments swiftly, utilizing GPS technology and advanced planning techniques for efficient route management.
- Reduced customer complaints by providing timely updates and maintaining clear communication throughout the delivery process.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus
Childcare Assistant
02.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
Mitaki Japanese Restaurant
Cashier
10.2009 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Education
Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach, CA
Associate Of Arts from Early Childhood Education And Care
06.2020
Skills
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Mobility assistance
- Grocery shopping
- Medication reminders
- Activity supervision
- Appointment coordination
- Direct patient care
- Mental health support
- Meal preparation
- Elderly care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Vital signs monitoring
- Transportation assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavior redirection
- Language fluency
- Dementia care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Delivery Courier
Uber Eats
05.2020 - 02.2021
Childcare Assistant
Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus
02.2019 - 04.2020
Care Provider
IHSS
10.2014 - Current
Cashier
Mitaki Japanese Restaurant
10.2009 - 07.2013
Long Beach City College
Associate Of Arts from Early Childhood Education And Care
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