Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Baptism Class and Children's Liturgy
Citizen Prep class
References
Timeline
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Denise Yniguez

Newberry Springs,CA

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Care Worker with experience in providing assistance to elderly and disabled patients. Skilled in managing care plans, administering medication, and performing light housekeeping duties. Demonstrated strengths include excellent communication, patience, and ability to maintain patient dignity. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved patient comfort and well-being.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Care Worker

In Home Supportive Services
Barstow, CA
03.2020 - 10.2024
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition was maintained.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
  • Maintained positive relationships with clients by providing compassionate care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Provided transportation services for medical appointments or errands.
  • Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations related to home health care services.
  • Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Observed infection control protocols while performing duties in the home environment.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry and cleaning.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Grill Manager

High Desert Enterprises
Newberry Springs, CA
05.2013 - 09.2019
  • Monitored quality control standards for all meals served.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Established portion sizes for menu items according to recipes or customer specifications.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Determined production schedules to meet peak demand times for customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with kitchen staff to ensure high levels of service were being provided.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Assisted in the development of new menu items and daily specials.
  • Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall productivity and workflow.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining company policy.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding ordering supplies, deliveries, and pricing.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Created weekly work schedules for kitchen staff members taking into account their availability and skill level.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment and sanitation procedures.
  • Ordered and maintained inventory of food supplies while staying within budget guidelines.
  • Ensured that all kitchen staff adhered to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
  • Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks, food preparation workers, and other personnel engaged in food operations.
  • Performed periodic inspections of restaurant facilities to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Nutrition management
  • Transportation assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Mobility support
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Patient transportation
  • Toileting assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Bathing assistance
  • Personal care services

Affiliations

  • I love gardening and farming.
  • I love building things and fixing things.
  • I love traveling and learning about different cultures

Baptism Class and Children's Liturgy

  • I volunteered at my church, conducting the baptism class for people who wanted to baptize their children.
  • Every Sunday, I would lead the children out of the main church and lead them in worship in a classroom.

Citizen Prep class

  • I volunteered in a citizenship class for several months, instructing people on what they needed to do and learn in order to take the citizenship test.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Health Care Worker

In Home Supportive Services
03.2020 - 10.2024

Grill Manager

High Desert Enterprises
05.2013 - 09.2019

Associate of Science - Accounting

Barstow Community College

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