Salvador Zepeda
Pacoima,CA
Summary
Compassionate Youth Care Worker with 2-year background working with children and as companion in order to prevent risky behaviors. Adept at preparing, completing daily accurate reports and implementing various behavior modification techniques. Communicative and reliable with commitment to fostering environment which facilitates learning and behavioral management of youth. 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Rancho San Antonio
Chatsworth, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of youth facilities and rooms.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Monitored activities and maintained safe living and learning environment for youth to thrive.
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs.
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to meet the needs of youth in care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Participated in meetings with other staff members to discuss client progress, treatment plans, and goals.
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs upon intake into program.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
Crew Worker
McDonald's
Pacoima, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Restocked supplies, removed trash and cleaned areas.
- Organized take-out orders for delivery drivers in an efficient manner.
- Answered customer questions and took orders.
- Assisted other team members as needed to ensure efficient operations of the restaurant.
- Operated dishwasher machines according to manufacturer instructions for optimal performance levels.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers upon arrival, addressing questions or concerns in a timely manner.
- Verified that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
- Sanitized work surfaces regularly during shifts according to health regulations.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
General Maintenance Worker
JJ Lawnmower Shop
Sun Valley, CA
12.2016 - 12.2024
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Inspected buildings and equipment to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws and grinders safely and efficiently.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Carried items weighing 50 lbs, which were fertilizer and steer manure.
- Utilized power tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and edgers.
Shift Leader
Yogurtland
Arleta
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Supervised the cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, and floors in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.
- Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
Carpenter, Iron Worker
JL Mills Works
Van Nuys, CA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Read and interpreted specifications and construction drawings to determine best techniques to complete each job.
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
- Set up and operated welding machines to weld components together.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arleta High School
Arleta, CA06-2019
Bachelor of Science -
CSUN
Northridge, CASkills
- Program Evaluation
- Life Skills Instruction
- Resource Coordination
- Group and individual sessions
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Engagement
- Crew Leadership
- Store Opening and Closing
- Workplace Efficiency
- Team Contributions
- Cash Handling
- Machine Operations
- Safety
- Job Planning
- Hand tools operation
- Welding
- Customer Service
- Jobsite Safety
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Equipment Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Using hand tools
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Rancho San Antonio
12.2022 - Current
Crew Worker
McDonald's
01.2021 - Current
Shift Leader
Yogurtland
12.2019 - 12.2020
Carpenter, Iron Worker
JL Mills Works
01.2018 - 12.2019
General Maintenance Worker
JJ Lawnmower Shop
12.2016 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Arleta High School
Bachelor of Science -
CSUN
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