David Andrew Ruiz
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver offers fifteen years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
11.2008 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and other resources
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments
Volunteer Food Server
St. Kevin's Catholic Church
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests.
- Restocked supplies during downtime to continue meeting customer demand for products and services.
- Practiced good time management to deliver customers' prepared orders quickly and accurately.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Communicated with kitchen staff clearly and accurately to deliver meals within desired timeframes.
- Pitched in with cleaning and closing tasks to keep restaurants running smoothly.
- Handled special requests from guests to build positive relationships by meeting off-menu customer needs.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Front End Courtesy Clerk
San Francisco Commissary Supermarket
01.2002 - 09.2002
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Collected more than thirty shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Collected more than thirty shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03.2016
High School Diploma -
John Adams Adult School
San Francisco, CA04.2006
Skills
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Grocery Shopping
- Recording Vital Signs
- Elder Care
- Active Listening
- Medication Reminders
- Housekeeping
- Developing Client Trust
- Running Errands
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Light Housekeeping
- Garbage Disposal
- First aid and safety
- Self-Motivated
Certification
- Certified Personal Caregivers AND Assistants TAPCA - NOVEMBER 2014
- FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFIED 2014-2015
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
11.2008 - Current
Volunteer Food Server
St. Kevin's Catholic Church
01.2005 - 01.2007
Front End Courtesy Clerk
San Francisco Commissary Supermarket
01.2002 - 09.2002
Associate of Science - General Studies
Colorado Technical University
High School Diploma -
John Adams Adult School
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