Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Leonard Cruz

Reno

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with a proven track record at Angels Touch Group LLC, providing compassionate client care and medication coordination. Skilled in chronic disease management and documentation, I excel in enhancing clients' quality of life through relationship building and effective communication. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering exceptional support.

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.

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Angels Touch Group LLC
11.2019 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Caregiver

Lend-A-Hand
02.2014 - 12.2022
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Field Office Supervisor

US Census Bureau
11.2009 - 09.2010
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Warehouse Assistant

Amazon Prime Products
09.2008 - 04.2010
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Assisted with stock takes and cycle counts to promote accurate inventory processes.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to move goods quickly and safely.
  • Packaged and shipped orders accurately to promote safe and quick delivery to customers.

Cable Installation Technician

Pimentel Communications
04.2005 - 04.2008
  • Repaired and updated equipment to conform to company-wide standards.
  • Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
  • Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.

Mail Handler

USPS, United States Postal Service
02.1985 - 03.2004
  • Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Marine Corps
10.1980 - 06.1984
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mira Costa Adult Education
Oceanside, CA
08-1982

Skills

  • Compassionate client care
  • Medication coordination
  • Documentation
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Chronic disease management
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • End-of-life care
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – American Heart Association.
  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Languages

English

Timeline

Caregiver

Angels Touch Group LLC
11.2019 - 05.2024

Caregiver

Lend-A-Hand
02.2014 - 12.2022

Field Office Supervisor

US Census Bureau
11.2009 - 09.2010

Warehouse Assistant

Amazon Prime Products
09.2008 - 04.2010

Cable Installation Technician

Pimentel Communications
04.2005 - 04.2008

Mail Handler

USPS, United States Postal Service
02.1985 - 03.2004

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Marine Corps
10.1980 - 06.1984

High School Diploma -

Mira Costa Adult Education
Leonard Cruz