Rachel Almodovar
York,PA
Summary
Housekeeping professional with 4-year background addressing guest requests and problems to maintain high satisfaction. Detail-oriented and punctual with good teamwork abilities, solid housekeeping experience and excellent interpersonal skills. Focused on exceeding performance and productivity targets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Services Housekeeper
UPMC Hanover Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Moved chairs, desks, and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
Housekeeping Aide
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Removed soiled sheets, washcloths and towels.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Made beds quickly to maximize team efficiency
Housekeeping Aide
WellSpan York Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Reported equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to my supervisor .
- Adhered to optimal standards for cleanliness, appearance and service.
- Cleaned floors with sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping and disinfecting.
- Removed soiled sheets, washcloths and towels.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Removed soiled sheets, washcloths and towels.
- Made beds quickly to maximize team efficiency
Anesthesia Technician
WellSpan York Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaning of machines in operating rooms Assist anesthesiologist with prepping patient for anesthesia
- In tube patients when instructed Work main operating room and wait to be paged for next patient
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors
Nursing Assistant Labor and Delivery
WellSpan York Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Housekeeping Aide
WellSpan York Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Dusted and polished surfaces to achieve attractive shine.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Transported soiled linens to laundry facilities.
- Reported equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to my supervisor.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Adhered to optimal standards for cleanliness, appearance and service.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Prepared rooms with top-notch standards every time.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Pharmacy Cashier/ Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Answering of phones
- Verifying pharmacy coverage for medications with insurance companies
- Help with filling medications for pharmacist Helped customer picking up their medications
- Hire Dynamic: Facility
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Facility Maintenance Worker
Hire Dynamics
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Swept, mopped, scrubbed, and vacuumed office space in warehouse
- Responded to written, telephone, or radio request for cleanup of spills and trash removal
- Attend staff meetings with different departments to discuss company policies and procedures
- Supported safety with well-maintained grounds, parking lots and landscaping.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
Packer/Picker
Spherion
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Inspected over 1,300 boxes daily for defects and guaranteed quality Removed defective cartons
- Packed folded/glued boxes into cartons
- Used automatic packing machines occasionally
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor
- Trained new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices
- Counted items to verify accuracy of orders
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA03.2017
Skills
- Cleaning Bathrooms
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Stocking Bathrooms
- Soil Collection
- Room Sanitization
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Direct Patient Care
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Patient support and positioning
- Equipment setup
- Staff support and assistance
Certification
- Basic Life Saving Training
Timeline
Environmental Services Housekeeper
UPMC Hanover Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Housekeeping Aide
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Housekeeping Aide
WellSpan York Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2021
Anesthesia Technician
WellSpan York Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing Assistant Labor and Delivery
WellSpan York Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2020
Housekeeping Aide
WellSpan York Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2019
Pharmacy Cashier/ Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
08.2015 - 09.2016
Facility Maintenance Worker
Hire Dynamics
08.2011 - 10.2012
Packer/Picker
Spherion
12.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
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