Jaynice Estrada
Valdez
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Connecting ties inc
Valdez
02.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
PCA
Senior Center & Public Transit
Valdez
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
Valdez
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
Waitress Supervisor
Ernesto’s grill
Valdez
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Conducted regular meetings with waitstaff to discuss progress and changes in restaurant policies or procedures.
- Performed opening and closing duties including setting up dining areas, restocking shelves, cleaning kitchen equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions and inventory levels.
- Monitored cash register operations during shifts for accuracy of transactions.
- Assisted bartenders when needed during peak hours or when short staffed.
- Created daily shift schedules for waitstaff according to business needs.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner with professionalism.
- Supervised waitstaff to ensure quality customer service and satisfaction.
- Provided training and guidance to new staff members on food safety, customer service, and restaurant policies.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
GED -
Prince William community college
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
- Meal preparation
- Client communication
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Compassionate care
- Daily living assistance
- CPR certification
Certification
- CPR certified
- Food handlers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Connecting ties inc
02.2024 - Current
Housekeeper
Best Western Hotel
02.2021 - 06.2021
PCA
Senior Center & Public Transit
07.2020 - 10.2021
Waitress Supervisor
Ernesto’s grill
07.2015 - 07.2017
GED -
Prince William community college