Preparation of patient foods( Dietary supplements). Small entree items.
Patient tray line ( beverage's, condiments, main entree, sides and tray setup.
Patient delivery and pickup.
Kitchen detail cleanup and sanitation and cleaning.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
V.A. Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2021
Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on urgency and importance.
Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant (Memory Care)
Aviara Healthcare Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
Provide direct care to patients experiencing dementia and memory related illnesses
According to the plan of care, assist patient with activities of daily living
Transport patients to meals, programs and activities
Entered patient data into MedTech software
When medically necessary, for the safety of the patient, apply restraints without causing injury
Caregiver (Memory Care)
All Care In Home Services
11.2014 - 11.2015
Responsible for care of geriatric patients in home
Review patient history reports via email
Perform Housekeeping, cooking, cleaning
Logged ADLs
Ensure meals met patients' dietary requirements, monitoring sodium, sugar, etc
Administer patient medications in accordance with prescription
Caregiver
Superior Home Care Services
11.2014 - 11.2015
In-home care of patients with memory and orthopedic conditions
Ensured range of motion and mobility per the treatment plan
Kept in close contact with RN overseeing care
Phlebotomist/Lab Technician
LabCorp
10.2013 - 07.2014
Performed blood draws and processing (300+ Draws)
Entered patient blood requisition into computer
Restock merchandise on shelf and return overstock to bins
Home Health Aide
Private Employer
10.2013 - 05.2014
Provided patient with range of motion of ADLs
Assisted with personal hygiene
Food preparation/housekeeping
Patient Health Assistant
V.A. Medical Center
08.2013 - 11.2013
Provide superior patient care and customer service
Verify orders on computer and follow safety procedures for each patient with (HIPPA) regulations
Work along with nurses, and doctors and medical staff as a team aid with patient recovery
Prepare dietary information in preparation of foods for hospital patients; examine diet orders and menus, tally food portions, mark tally on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements
Process new diet changes, and calculate diabetic diets following standards established by clinical dietitian
Trained on patient tray- line stations 1-(starter) 2/3-(condiments) 6-(beverages)
Patient overflow trays and patient tray passer
Kitchen Supervisor/ Dietary Cook/ Menu Planning/ Inventory
Oceanside Senior Ctr.
03.2013 - 05.2013
Supervised kitchen staff to include local volunteers
Daily inventory of frozen, refrigerated and dry goods
Daily temperature log of frozen and refrigerated walk-ins
Menu planning of dietary meals for senior citizens
Preparation of meals and bakery products
Serving of meals to congregate dining and preparation of meal for (meals on wheels program)
Production schedule close-outs and opening and securing kitchen facility
Dietary Cook/ Assistant Mgr.
New Venture Christian Fellowship
11.2011 - 03.2013
Supervised staff involved in food production and sanitation
Organized and planned large scale functions throughout the year
Received payment in the form of cash, debit and credit cards
Provided excellent customer service
Non-Commission Officer (Sergeant), Food Service
United States Army
01.1992 - 01.2010
Establish operating and work procedures, inspects dining, food preparation/storage areas, and dining facility personnel
Determine subsistence requirements
Request, receive, and account for subsistence items
Apply food service accounting procedures
Prepare production schedule and make necessary menu adjustments
Responsible for the training, care, morale, welfare and professional development of five Food Operation soldiers
Prepare meals for 60-100 guests
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA
08.2015
Externship -
Aviara Healthcare
Carlsbad, CA
01.2015
Certified Phlebotomist -
U.S. Colleges of San Diego
San Marcos, CA
01.2012
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
U.S. Colleges of San Diego
San Marcos, CA
01.2012
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course -
United States Army
Ft. McCoy, WI
01.2009
Food Service Specialist Advanced Training -
United States Army
Ft. Jackson, SC
01.1992
Skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish
License and Certified CNA
Certified Phlebotomy Technician-1
Basic Life Support Certification
Clinical Medical Assistant
Lab Assistant
Accomplishmentsawardspublications
Army Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Affiliations
American Legion
Veteranstatus
US Army Veteran
Professionalemployment
Housekeeping Aide, Environmental Services VA, La Jolla, CA, 12/01/17, 08/01/17, Patient care to include sanitation and thorough cleanliness of room's, beds, walls, and common areas, Sanitation of nurse's station's (trash, dusting, wiping all countertops/workstations), Employee lounge and restrooms cleaned and sanitized, Disposal of bio-hazardous materials, including linens and trash
Certified Nursing Assistant (Memory Care), Aviara Healthcare Center, Encinitas, CA, 05/01/16, 10/01/16, Provide direct care to patients experiencing dementia and memory related illnesses, According to the plan of care, assist patient with activities of daily living, Transport patients to meals, programs and activities, Entered patient data into MedTech software, When medically necessary, for the safety of the patient, apply restraints without causing injury
Caregiver (Memory Care), All Care In Home Services, San Marcos, CA, 11/01/14, 11/01/15, Responsible for care of geriatric patients in home, Review patient history reports via email, Perform Housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, Logged ADLs, Ensure meals met patients' dietary requirements, monitoring sodium, sugar, etc., Administer patient medications in accordance with prescription
Caregiver, Superior Home Care Services, Carlsbad, CA, 11/01/14, 11/01/15, In-home care of patients with memory and orthopedic conditions, Ensured range of motion and mobility per the treatment plan, Kept in close contact with RN overseeing care
Phlebotomist/Lab Technician, LabCorp, Vista, CA, 10/01/13, 07/01/14, Performed blood draws and processing (300+ Draws), Entered patient blood requisition into computer, Restock merchandise on shelf and return overstock to bins
Home Health Aide, Private Employer, Oceanside, CA, 10/01/13, 05/01/14, Provided patient with range of motion of ADLs, Assisted with personal hygiene, Food preparation/housekeeping
Patient Health Assistant, V.A. Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, 08/01/13, 11/01/13, Provide superior patient care and customer service, Verify orders on computer and follow safety procedures for each patient with (HIPPA) regulations, Work along with nurses, and doctors and medical staff as a team aid with patient recovery, Prepare dietary information in preparation of foods for hospital patients; examine diet orders and menus, tally food portions, mark tally on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements, Process new diet changes, and calculate diabetic diets following standards established by clinical dietitian, Trained on patient tray-line stations 1-(starter) 2/3-(condiments) 6-(beverages). Patient overflow trays and patient tray passer
Kitchen Supervisor/ Dietary Cook/ Menu Planning/ Inventory, Oceanside Senior Ctr., Oceanside, CA, 03/01/13, 05/01/13, Supervised kitchen staff to include local volunteers, Daily inventory of frozen, refrigerated and dry goods, Daily temperature log of frozen and refrigerated walk-ins, Menu planning of dietary meals for senior citizens, Preparation of meals and bakery products, Serving of meals to congregate dining and preparation of meal for (meals on wheels program), Production schedule close-outs and opening and securing kitchen facility
Dietary Cook/ Assistant Mgr., New Venture Christian Fellowship, Oceanside, CA, 11/01/11, 03/01/13, Supervised staff involved in food production and sanitation, Organized and planned large scale functions throughout the year, Preparing food for up to 300 people, Performed cashiering duties, utilizing computerized cash register equipped with credit card scanner, Received payment in the form of cash, debit and credit cards. Provided excellent customer service
Non-Commission Officer (Sergeant), Food Service, United States Army, Camp Pendleton, CA, 01/01/92, 01/01/10, Establish operating and work procedures, inspects dining, food preparation/storage areas, and dining facility personnel, Determine subsistence requirements, Request, receive, and account for subsistence items, Apply food service accounting procedures, Prepare production schedule and make necessary menu adjustments, Responsible for the training, care, morale, welfare and professional development of five Food Operation soldiers, Prepare meals for 60-100 guests
Timeline
Food Service Worker
V.A. Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
Environmental Services Housekeeper
V.A. Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (Memory Care)
Aviara Healthcare Center
05.2016 - 10.2016
Caregiver (Memory Care)
All Care In Home Services
11.2014 - 11.2015
Caregiver
Superior Home Care Services
11.2014 - 11.2015
Phlebotomist/Lab Technician
LabCorp
10.2013 - 07.2014
Home Health Aide
Private Employer
10.2013 - 05.2014
Patient Health Assistant
V.A. Medical Center
08.2013 - 11.2013
Kitchen Supervisor/ Dietary Cook/ Menu Planning/ Inventory
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