Scarleth Carrera Torrentes
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, adept at enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and emotional support. Proven ability to manage time effectively while assisting with daily living activities, ensuring dignity and comfort. Skilled in medication administration and fostering strong relationships with clients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
BrightStar Care
Roseville
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted with medication management, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged social interaction and physical health among residents.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting a safe environment for residents.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Stylist Apprentice
Marlene’s Beauty Salon
Sacramento, CA
06.2020 - 05.2026
- Assisted in executing client consultations to determine desired hairstyles and services.
- Supported senior stylists with hair cutting, coloring, and styling techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and salon equipment.
- Observed and learned current trends in hairstyling to enhance service offerings.
- Provided excellent customer service to foster positive client relationships.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in various styling techniques.
- Performed various hair treatments such as deep conditioning or smoothing treatments for improved hair health and appearance of clients'' locks.
- Shadowed experienced stylists during appointments to learn best practices in client interaction and specialty treatments.
- Delivered excellent blowouts that resulted in increased requests from satisfied customers.
- Utilized social media platforms effectively to showcase personal work samples that attracted new clientele.
- Completed advanced training courses in cutting, coloring, and styling techniques, elevating overall skillset as an apprentice stylist.
- Participated in promotional events to showcase salon services to potential clients, growing the customer base over time.
- Coordinated appointment schedules efficiently while accommodating last-minute changes when necessary.
- Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
- Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
- Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
- Styled hair, makeup and nails for customers for special events and occasions.
- Developed creative techniques to provide clients with latest hairstyles.
- Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
- Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.
- Trained new cosmetologists on makeup and skincare products and techniques.
- Trained salon staff in traditional and innovative haircutting techniques and salon management.
- Utilized latest techniques in balayage, ombre, highlights and color correction.
- Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of all salon products and services.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
Citrus Heights, CA
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, enhancing emotional well-being through engagement.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting approaches based on resident needs and preferences.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for resident support and safety measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting a safe environment for residents.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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 strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
River City High School
1 Raider Ln West Sacramento, CA 95691 United State06.2012
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Flexible schedule
Certification
💎Certificate OF COMPLETION
IN RECOGNITION OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION IN:
Standard - CPR / AED
(Adult / Child / Infant)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
💎Certificate High School Diploma
💎Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
BrightStar Care
02.2026 - Current
Stylist Apprentice
Marlene’s Beauty Salon
06.2020 - 05.2026
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
01.2015 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
River City High School