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Ewanda Lopez

Helping Hands of Springfield
Springfield,IL
17
years of professional experience

Dedicated kitchen and healthcare professional with experience in food safety, sanitation, meal preparation, inventory management, and personal caregiving. Skilled in maintaining clean, organized environments while following health and safety regulations. Compassionate and dependable, with experience assisting clients with daily living activities, personal care, meal preparation, mobility, medication reminders, and companionship. Committed to providing respectful, high-quality care and excellent service.

Work History

Shelter Kitchen Staff

4 Years 11 Months
Helping Hands of Springfield | Springfield, IL | 10.2021 - 09.2026
  • Kitchen staff assist with food preparation, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen. Prepared and cooked food according to established guidelines.
    Washed dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment Cleaned and sanitized food-preparation areas to ensure compliance with health regulations leaning and sanitizing food-preparation areas
    Properly storing and labeling food products
    Maintained inventory levels by organizing and replenishing stock items. Supported cooks by preparing ingredients and maintaining a clean workspace. and team members to facilitate smooth kitchen operations. Following food-safety and sanitation requirements
    Assisted cooks and other team members.
    Providing prompt and professional service in a fast-paced environment
  • Prepared meals following safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted with inventory management and stock rotation.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment and maintained a tidy workspace.

Personal Care Assistant

12 Years 1 Month
IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services | Springfield, IL | 09.2009 - 10.2021

A Personal Caregiver provides hands-on assistance and emotional support to individuals who need help completing daily activities due to age, illness, injury, or disability. The caregiver helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible in their homes or residential settings.

  • Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal-hygiene needs.
  • Help clients safely walk, transfer, reposition, and use mobility equipment.
  • Provide medication reminders according to the client’s care plan.
  • Monitored clients for changes in physical condition, mood, behavior, appetite, or mobility to promptly address concerns.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to client dietary needs and assisted with feeding to ensure proper nutrition.
  • Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, and changing bed linens.
  • Executed grocery shopping for clients' dietary needs, errands, and transportation to appointments.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being and prevent isolation.
  • Encourage clients to participate in appropriate social and recreational activities.
  • Document services provided and promptly report concerns to a supervisor, family member, or healthcare professional.
  • Maintain client privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal boundaries.
  • Respond appropriately during emergencies and report accidents, injuries, or unusual incidents.
  • Communicate respectfully with clients, family members, coworkers, and healthcare providers.

Education

High School Diploma

Southeast High School | Springfield IL | 06-1993

Skills

Food safety
Sanitation practices
Kitchen sanitation
Food preparation
Meal preparation
Cooking techniques
Food quality control
Food service operations
Inventory management
Supply restocking
Time management
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Kitchen safety protocols

References

  • Yolanda Mckinney (217) 572-6444
  • Cindy Bierman (217) 416-3139
  • Ronetta Buckner (217) 761-7025

Timeline

Shelter Kitchen Staff

Helping Hands of Springfield
10.2021 - 09.2026Read More

Personal Care Assistant

IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services
09.2009 - 10.2021Read More

Southeast High School

High School Diploma
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Ewanda Lopez