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Manuel Riojas

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

Versatile and compassionate Care Provider and Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Elara Healthcare and Liberty Ridge Apts. Excelled in providing emotional support and executing preventive maintenance, enhancing client wellness and equipment functionality. Achieved a significant reduction in client stress and machinery downtime through active listening and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Provider

Elara Healthcare
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Maintenance Technician/Make Ready Technician

Alon
04.2015 - 05.2020
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.

Maintenance Technician/Make Ready Technician

Liberty Ridge Apts
04.2011 - 04.2020
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Reduced environmental impact with introduction of recycling initiatives for used materials and parts.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction in facility areas by maintaining high standard of cleanliness and functionality.

Education

GED -

Sidney Lanier
1514 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd
05-1989

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • End-of-life care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Grocery shopping
  • Medication reminders
  • Direct patient care
  • Personal care
  • Mental health support
  • Exercise encouragement
  • Home safety evaluation
  • Elderly care
  • Housekeeping tasks

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Care Provider

Elara Healthcare
10.2021 - 02.2024

Maintenance Technician/Make Ready Technician

Alon
04.2015 - 05.2020

Maintenance Technician/Make Ready Technician

Liberty Ridge Apts
04.2011 - 04.2020

GED -

Sidney Lanier
Manuel Riojas