Jessica Zarate
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Technician
Drinkpak
02.2023 - Current
- Observed machine operations to confirm quality and standards conformity of filled and packaged products
- Worked effectively in high-volume, high-pressure environment to ship as many as 1Million products per day
- Fed material into conveyor belts, inspected products for defects and packed finished goods for shipment
- Resolved production line malfunctions and product pile-ups
- Used equipment knobs and levers to make precise adjustments
- Improved production times with swift resolution of machine issues
- Communicated with team members to streamline workflow
- Cross-trained on various equipment to help meet production requirements.
Elderly Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
Machine Operator /Team Leader
Arvato Digital Services
03.2014 - 08.2022
- Packaged finished products into boxes, cartons and containers for shipping to customers
- Completed basic repairs to restore the performance of a malfunctioning machine
- Operated Various types of Industrial Machines
- Stood, bent, kneeled for 8 to 12 hours A day when needed
- Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow
- Met deadlines by prioritizing work orders and communicating with team
- Protected company and customer data by following OSHA & HIPAA policies
- Inspected and measured products to check conformance with specifications
- Communicated well with management, crew members and customers to understand exact needs
- Performed required start-up and break-down instruction before and after assigned shifts
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and schedule machine operations, meeting production demands and timelines
- Observed proper tag out and lockout of plant equipment and systems, following clearance procedures, policies, and practices.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Warehouse Operator
United Staffing Services
10.2006 - 03.2014
- Organized and transported pallets to warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory areas
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Abided by safety standards and OSHA regulations in warehouse environment
- Kept accurate inventory records of incoming and outgoing stock
- Notified supervisor of any missing or defective stock
- Safely operated forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists to move heavy containers and pallets
- Cross-trained in different roles and prioritized high-volume task loads.
Education
GED -
Antelope Valley Adult School
Lancaster, CAMedical Assisting
Charter College - Lancaster
Lancaster, CA04.2017
Skills
- Material loading and unloading
- Assembly protocol
- Machinery operation
- Quality control analysis
- Order Fulfillment
- Packing boxes
- Product Packaging
- Production Monitoring
- Monitor machinery
- Inspect materials
- Client Education
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Medication organization
- Recording vital signs
- Laundry assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Timeline
Packaging Technician
Drinkpak
02.2023 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2021 - Current
Machine Operator /Team Leader
Arvato Digital Services
03.2014 - 08.2022
Warehouse Operator
United Staffing Services
10.2006 - 03.2014
GED -
Antelope Valley Adult School
Medical Assisting
Charter College - Lancaster