Lucia Lascano
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Accommodating Respite Care Provider one year of hands-on experience in health-related caregiving and daily living assistance. Recognized for encouraging residents to live life independently by engaging in activities and dialogue. CPR and First Aid certified. Well-equipped with patience and stamina to handle adverse situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
24 Hour Home Care
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Provided patient care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Security Guard
IPS Security Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
Security Guard Supervisor
UpLand Group
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Trained security workers on site-specified procedures.
- Recorded daily security occurrences in site assignment log.
- Managed security staff rotation for position coverage on breaks.
- Completed shift handover reports and debriefed next shift upon arrival.
Kitchen Manager
The Artist Pizzeria
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Skills
- Vital Assessments
- Behavior Redirection
- Attentive to People
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nurturing Environment
- Emergency Care
- Personal Companionship
- Child Supervision
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Mobile Devices
- Service Management
- Housekeeping Duties
- Clean Living Spaces
- Program Activities
- Direct Supervision
- Social Support
- Personal Care Assistance
- General Housekeeping
- Food Services
- Grocery Shopping
- Patient Toileting
- Managing Transportation
- Household Chores
- Patient Transport
- Household Management
- Outdoor Activities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
24 Hour Home Care
01.2023 - Current
Security Guard Supervisor
UpLand Group
02.2022 - 09.2022
Security Guard
IPS Security Inc
01.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager
The Artist Pizzeria
08.2014 - 01.2019
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