Karina Ortiz
Winton,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Lamerson Landy Care
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Cook and waitress
Family-owned food truck/catering business
01.2016 - 03.2024
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Sierra College of Beauty
11.2023
High School Equivalency Certificate - undefined
01.2023
Skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Work well under pressure
- Reliable/dependable
- Strong work ethic
- Quick learner
- Eager to learn
- Good follow through and problem solving skills
- Promptness
- Organization skills
- Elderly care
Accomplishments
My experience at Rancho de Sus Ninos Orphanage in Tecate, Mexico, highlights significant aspects of community service and personal growth during my youth.
Volunteering to build homes for orphans not only demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility but also reflects the value of contributing to the welfare of vulnerable populations. Engaging directly with the children, I fostered deep connections and understanding, enhancing both my emotional and social skills.
Additionally, feeding the homeless is a commendable achievement that broadened my perspective on societal challenges and instilled a sense of empathy, motivating me to pursue further community involvement in the future.
Such experiences can have lasting impacts, shaping one's character and worldview. The skills and compassion I developed through these activities are invaluable as I navigate both personal and professional endeavors in life.
Certification
- Certificate of Red Cross – CPR / AED – April1st,2024
- Certificate of Red Cross – First Aid – April1st,2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Lamerson Landy Care
04.2024 - 12.2024
Cook and waitress
Family-owned food truck/catering business
01.2016 - 03.2024
High School Equivalency Certificate - undefined
Sierra College of Beauty
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