Joel Hernandez
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Experienced Medical Technician specializing in dementia care and medication management at Capital Senior Living. Proven track record of enhancing team efficiency and ensuring patient safety through staff training. Achieved significant improvements in resident well-being through compassionate caregiving approach. Strong focus on documentation and state regulations to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality care. Exceptional ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, resulting in timely completion and exceeding expectations. Committed to providing exceptional customer service, building lasting relationships, and delivering exceptional experiences. Detail-oriented cabinet builder skilled in reading blueprints, striving for optimal outcomes by meticulously attending to small details that have a significant impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Med-Tech
The Wellington at Arapaho
Richardson, TX
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Mentored new hires, promoting knowledge-sharing and team development.
- Supported residents in daily hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing concerns
- Managed medications according to physician orders, ensuring proper administration and adherence to them
- Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal results
- Administered first aid procedures when required while remaining calm under pressure
- Tracked detailed information on residents' status to ensure continuous quality of care.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for families by providing consistent communication regarding the health status of their loved ones
- Standardized onboarding process by guiding staff on caregiving best practices for consistent team performance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medication, and tracked behaviors to keep the healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing
- Ordered medication for each resident if needed
- Do weekly caregiver and med aide schedules and cover shifts when needed
- On call24 hours for residents, family, hospice, and/or staff emergencies
- Created and maintained individualized laundry and shower schedules for residents.
- Do a daily report of any incident
Maintenance Manager
The Wellington at Arapaho
Richardson, TX
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Overseeing operations: Manage the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department
- Planning and scheduling: Develop maintenance schedules and allocate staff to tasks
- Ensuring quality work: Oversee repairs and maintenance to ensure they are completed correctly and on time
- Leading a team: Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance technicians
- Provide leadership to ensure the team works together toward common goals
- Maintaining safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Communicating: Communicate information from senior management to the maintenance staff, and communicate concerns from the maintenance staff to senior management
- Maintaining inventory: Maintain inventory and equipment, and order parts and equipment as needed
- Contributing to budgeting: Assist with departmental budget estimates and the costs of specific repair projects
- Performing maintenance: Perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks, such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance
Cabinet Maker/Machine Operator
The Drawer Box
Fountain Valley, CA
04.2014 - 09.2020
- Construct and assemble cabinet components, ensuring that all pieces meet the dimensions specified by the foreman and client
- Verify and double-check all calculations to ensure alignment of doors, hinges, and side panels, always using blueprints or design plans as references
- Clean and repair all equipment necessary for your work, including handsaws, table saws, circular saws, and a variety of drilling and sanding tools
- Be exact in measurements and markings so that materials will be used efficiently and the projects will meet budgetary restrictions
- Install the appropriate hardware, such as hinges and handles, and order replacement materials if needed
- Match materials and grains to create a uniform appearance for all the matching units
- Reinforce joints and attachments to maximize sturdiness and durability without compromising aesthetic appeal or functionality
- Maintain a safe working environment by cleaning and disposing of old materials, such as nails and screws
- Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling etc
- Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings etc
- Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function
- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
- Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications
- Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate large number of parts
- Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result
- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Server
The Bistro 400
Santa Ana, CA
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Help Chef prep food and plate
- Became server
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
Education
Diploma -
Saddleback High School
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Work Under Pressure
- Flexibility
- Independent
- Strong Work Ethic
- Detail Oriented
- Organizational
- Responsibility
- Team Leadership
- Fast Learner
- Goal-Oriented
- Training
LANGUAGES
Spanish; Castilian | proficient
English | upperIntermediate
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Cooking, Writing
Timeline
Lead Med-Tech
The Wellington at Arapaho
01.2022 - 03.2024
Maintenance Manager
The Wellington at Arapaho
11.2020 - 01.2022
Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Server
The Bistro 400
07.2017 - 06.2020
Cabinet Maker/Machine Operator
The Drawer Box
04.2014 - 09.2020
Diploma -
Saddleback High School