Jaylene Melendez
Goleta,CA
Summary
Empathetic Caregiver with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
Santa Barbara, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, managed laundry, and prepared nutritious meals.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, giving attention to detail.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
Hostess
Country Waffles
Merced, California
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Locker Coordinator
Ortega Dining Commons
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Merced High School
Merced, CA06.2022
Skills
- Bill Computation
- Guest Flow
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Activity documentation
- Outing coordination
- Physical Strength
- Mobility Assistance
- Client documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Interests
Baking
Concerts
Road trips
Timeline
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
04.2024 - Current
Locker Coordinator
Ortega Dining Commons
09.2022 - 05.2023
Hostess
Country Waffles
03.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
High School Diploma -
Merced High School