Dina Gonzales
Cortez,CO
Summary
Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Angelic Hands LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Flooring Installer
Topline Floors
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean job sites by disposing of debris responsibly and organizing tools for efficient workflow.
- Meticulously followed manufacturer guidelines during product installation processes ensuring long-lasting results that met warranty requirements.
- Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally throughout the installation process.
- Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring and cutting flooring materials according to project specifications.
Laborer Operator
Daniel's Concrete & Excavation
03.2014 - 06.2020
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge of proper tool usage, safety procedures, and other essential skills for job success.
Breakfast/Lunch Chef
Aramark
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Ensured all preparation areas were clean and hygienic, adhering to health department regulations.
- Developed new menu items with seasonal ingredients, providing diverse options for customers.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient ingredient use and minimizing food waste, benefiting overall restaurant profitability.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency and reduced food waste.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Direct Support Personal
Community Connections, Inc.
09.2012 - 03.2016
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients with diligent monitoring and attentive care during daily routines.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by attending training sessions on relevant topics such as medication administration or crisis intervention strategies.
- Maintained client confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines and professional ethics.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by providing physical, emotional, and social support tailored to their needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adapting support strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Improved overall hygiene for clients with thorough assistance in bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal care tasks
- Contributed to a positive living environment by maintaining clean homes for clients through routine housekeeping tasks such as laundry or dishwashing services.
Store Manager
Chevron
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Waitstaff Manager
Maria's Kitchen
02.2007 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Monitored health code compliance by enforcing strict cleanliness standards within the dining area and kitchen workspace.
- Established a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among staff members.
- Upheld company values by consistently modeling professional behavior for both new hires and seasoned team members alike.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and effectively, maintaining strong relationships with clientele.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing efficient waitstaff scheduling and task delegation.
Cashier Supervisor
Walmart
08.1999 - 01.2005
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
1055 Rico St, Gallup New Mexico05-1984
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Recording vital signs
- Behavioral support
- Home Safety Assessments
Certification
- Medical Interpreter Certificate – National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Angelic Hands LLC
02.2024 - Current
Flooring Installer
Topline Floors
06.2019 - 01.2022
Breakfast/Lunch Chef
Aramark
03.2019 - 07.2019
Laborer Operator
Daniel's Concrete & Excavation
03.2014 - 06.2020
Direct Support Personal
Community Connections, Inc.
09.2012 - 03.2016
Store Manager
Chevron
06.2010 - 03.2012
Waitstaff Manager
Maria's Kitchen
02.2007 - 01.2011
Cashier Supervisor
Walmart
08.1999 - 01.2005
- Medical Interpreter Certificate – National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
High School Diploma -
Gallup High School
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