Sonia Santillan
Summary
Dedicated caregiver and housekeeper with a proven track record at Dignity Health, enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining optimal cleanliness. Expert in personal hygiene assistance and compassionate caregiving, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to improving elderly care environments. Compassionate caregiver assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver for the IHSS Program
Romulo Barba
316 E Riverside Drive, Watsonville, Ca.
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Housekeeping at Dominican Community Hospital
Dignity Health
1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95065
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address unique cleaning needs for patients with special requirements or conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by maintaining a clean and comfortable hospital environment.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by adhering to strict guidelines regarding the handling of biohazardous materials and waste disposal procedures.
- Supported patient care by promptly cleaning and preparing rooms for new admissions, reducing wait times.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stocks were available for daily use.
- Enhanced infection control efforts through thorough disinfection of high-touch surfaces and patient rooms.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices for hospital housekeeping and infection prevention.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining clean and well-organized waiting areas, hallways, and other common spaces.
- Performed deep-cleaning tasks on a regular basis to maintain optimal cleanliness levels throughout the entire facility.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
Housekeeper for Senior Living
Dominican Oaks
3400 Paul Sweet Road
12.2000 - 09.2016
- Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in common areas, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Improved overall cleanliness ratings by implementing new cleaning techniques and products as needed.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
- Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
- Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School #103
Mexico City, Mexico06-1989
General Studies
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA08-1986
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Activities of Daily Living
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver for the IHSS Program
Romulo Barba
05.2022 - 09.2024
Housekeeping at Dominican Community Hospital
Dignity Health
09.2016 - 05.2019
Housekeeper for Senior Living
Dominican Oaks
12.2000 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
High School #103
General Studies
Cabrillo College