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Nicolas Duran

Pico Rivera,CA

Summary

Organized professional with dynamic customer service, talents. Coordinates inspections, oversees conflict resolution, and delivers results. Remains poised in stressful environments. Resourceful professional offering broad knowledge base in cleaning and maintenance. Focused on keeping spaces clean, organized and tidy for use. Always ready for challenging assignments and eager to drive team success. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Caretaker

IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
Monterey Park, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
  • Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
  • Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
  • Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients including reading, playing games, going for walks or attending social events.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
  • Assessed client needs on an ongoing basis and reported any changes to the supervisor or case manager promptly.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration when necessary.
  • Provided assistance with mobility issues by helping patients walk or transfer from one position to another safely.
  • Observed behavioral changes in clients and reported them to the appropriate personnel immediately.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with clients in their home environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and compassionate understanding of individual needs.
  • Followed prescribed care plans created by health professionals when providing services to each client.
  • Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information about patients.
  • Provided emotional comfort during difficult times for families dealing with end-of-life issues.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
  • Arrange medication and reminded patients to take each according to correct schedule.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Prepared healthy meals for to meet unique nutrition needs.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Supported total well-being by planning social and physical activities.
  • Maintained safety by eliminating hazards and correcting issues.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.

Custudioal

Vincent Cheng DDS
Montebello, CA
05.2010 - 08.2024
  • Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
  • Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
  • Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
  • Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
  • Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
  • Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
  • Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
  • Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators., elevator buttons.
  • Providing support services for a variety of events including setup and breakdown assistance as needed.
  • Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
  • Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
  • Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
  • Recycling materials whenever possible in accordance with company policy and local disposal regulations.
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
  • Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
  • Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
  • Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
  • Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
  • Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
  • Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
  • Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions.
  • Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
  • Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
  • Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
  • Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
  • Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
  • Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
  • Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
  • Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
  • Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
  • Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.

Forklift Operator

Ventura Foods
Ontario, CA
10.2006 - 05.2024
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.

Education

High School Diploma -

James A. Garfield Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA

Timeline

Part Time Caretaker

IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
07.2023 - Current

Custudioal

Vincent Cheng DDS
05.2010 - 08.2024

Forklift Operator

Ventura Foods
10.2006 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

James A. Garfield Senior High School
Nicolas Duran