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Samantha G. Soto Velazquez

Salem,OR

Summary

Courteous professional with substantial experience in caregiving industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 10 years of experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Gilda Silverman
Keizer, OR
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Caregiver

Home Care Commission
Salem, OR
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Bakery Manager/Cake Decorator

Mega Foods
Woodburn, OR
04.2011 - 02.2014
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
  • Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise and team performance.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
  • Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
  • Verified functionality and code compliance of cooking equipment and utensils for optimal customer protection.
  • Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
  • Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

Caregiver

Heritage House Of Woodburn
Woodburn, OR
08.2009 - 04.2012
  • Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client well being.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • 15 Bed memory care unit responsible for the needs of all the residents from meal prep to housekeeping to laundry and medication administration

Custodian

Woodburn Outlet Mall
Woodburn, OR
01.2006 - 05.2007
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.

Baker/Cake Decorator/Cashier

Loves Mexican Bakery
Woodburn, OR
03.2002 - 01.2006
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders and ordering conflicts.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools and countertops.
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.

Education

GED -

McKay High School
Salem, OR

Skills

  • Problem Identification
  • Wound treatment
  • Experience with Memory Care Issues
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Progress documentation
  • Behavioral management
  • Hard worker
  • Open to learning new things each day
  • Easy to follow instruction
  • Punctual

Affiliations

Volunteered for Serenity Hospice for a number of years visiting patients.

Certification

Completed a multitude of trainings through my time working for the Home Care Commission:

*Nutrition Basics

*Heart Healthy

*Working Together

*Medication Safety

*Helping Caregivers Fight Fraud & Abuse

*Bathing & Grooming

*Protect Against Sprains & Strains

*Challenging Behaviors

*Preventing Disease Transmission

*Keeping It Professional

*Taking Responsibility In Personal Safety

*Supporting A Whole Person Through A Sensory Lens (Children)

*Stress Management And Relaxation Techniques

*MoneyWise

*Diversity Awareness

*Respiratory Care

*Grief & Loss

*End Of Life Care

*Ready Set Work

*Substance Abuse Awareness

*Diabetes By The Numbers

*Everyone Communicates

*Supporting A Whole Person Through A Sensory Lens (Adult)

*Durable Medical Equipment

*Dementia & Alzheimer's

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English

Timeline

Caregiver

Gilda Silverman
10.2017 - 06.2022

Caregiver

Home Care Commission
01.2014 - 05.2019

Bakery Manager/Cake Decorator

Mega Foods
04.2011 - 02.2014

Caregiver

Heritage House Of Woodburn
08.2009 - 04.2012

Custodian

Woodburn Outlet Mall
01.2006 - 05.2007

Baker/Cake Decorator/Cashier

Loves Mexican Bakery
03.2002 - 01.2006

GED -

McKay High School

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