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Orfa Herrera

Oakland,CA

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Compassionate and proactive caregiver with extensive experience at Home Based Care, skilled in meal preparation and care plan development. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills while enhancing client well-being and satisfaction. Known for fostering positive relationships and adapting to diverse needs, ensuring a supportive environment for all clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

In-Home Senior Caregiver

Home Based Care
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Steward

W Hotel SF
09.2016 - 09.2024
  • Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
  • Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.

Salad Maker

AT&T Stadium
04.2015 - 04.2017
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.

Restaurant Busser

Chiaro Oscuro Restaurant
06.2015 - 03.2017
  • Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins, and cleaning spills.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by answering customers' questions and resolving issues.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.

Salad Maker and Busser

Gold Mirror Restaurant
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Skills

  • Care plan development
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate care
  • Recipe development
  • Portion control
  • Menu planning
  • Collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Leadership
  • Active listening
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Organizational skills
  • Proactive and Self-motivated

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

In-Home Senior Caregiver

Home Based Care
05.2023 - 01.2025

Steward

W Hotel SF
09.2016 - 09.2024

Restaurant Busser

Chiaro Oscuro Restaurant
06.2015 - 03.2017

Salad Maker

AT&T Stadium
04.2015 - 04.2017

Salad Maker and Busser

Gold Mirror Restaurant
03.2015 - 04.2016

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