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Tamelyn Ruiz

Yakima,WA

Summary

I am willing to learn new things for a job site

I have customer service experience

I love working with animals

I love working with people and helping people

I did classes for my home care aide

I do have home care aide practice Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider

Addus Home Health Care
Yakima, WA
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Ensured compliance with all laws governing home health care services.
  • Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
  • Collaborated closely with families to provide support and guidance.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Educated family members on proper care techniques for their loved one.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients.
  • Provided transportation to medical appointments and errands.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
  • Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health.
  • played board games when I had extra time or free time
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on each client's needs.
  • Conducted regular assessments to identify any changes in the client's condition or needs.

Janitorial Worker

ron zito
Yakima, WA
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • I worked 2 hours twice a week
  • Gathered and emptied trash cans and disposed of bags.
  • Empty trash cans and replace liners as needed.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms and break rooms, including sinks, toilets, counters, mirrors, and floors.
  • Vacuum carpets in offices, hallways, lobbies, stairwells.
  • Restock supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap dispensers.
  • Sweep, mop, and buff floors in all areas of the building.
  • Clean windowsills and window coverings when necessary.
  • Assist with special projects or deep cleaning tasks as requested.

Front Desk Receptionist

Super 8 Motel
Union Gap, WA
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
  • Monitored visitor access control systems including issuing identification badges when necessary.

Dog Bather

Johnny's dog house
Gilbert, AZ
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in bathing dogs that were difficult to handle or had special needs.
  • Scrubbed, shampooed, and conditioned dogs of all sizes and breeds.
  • Performed dog brushing services including dematting and flea treatments.
  • Checked for any skin issues such as sores, cuts, or ticks on the animal's body prior to bathing them.
  • Provided nail trims and ear cleaning as requested by the customer.
  • Brushed out mats from fur coats using proper techniques.
  • Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed throughout the grooming process.
  • Monitored animals for signs of distress or discomfort during bath time.
  • Cleaned and sanitized tubs, tools, and equipment after each use.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival.
  • Maintained a friendly atmosphere in order to provide a comfortable experience for both customers and their pets.
  • Toweled off pets after baths to remove excess water from fur coat.
  • Applied flea treatments as instructed by the owner.
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
  • Provided advice on proper maintenance of pet's coat between groomings.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
  • Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.

Education

Home Care Aide -

Yvcc
Yakima, WA
02-2024

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School/yv-tech
Yakima, WA
06-2022

Skills

  • Case Management Experience
  • Progress Documentation
  • Care Plan Management
  • Client Documentation
  • Patient Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Housekeeping
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Emotional Support
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Patient Transportation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Client Safety and First Aid
  • Community Activities
  • Case Management
  • Dementia Care
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Behavioral Management
  • Professional Appearance
  • Security Awareness
  • Complaint Handling
  • Guest Relations
  • Laundry Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Microsoft Office
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • File Management
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Teamwork and Coordination
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Material Handling
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Good Communication
  • Team Building

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Addus Home Health Care
10.2023 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Super 8 Motel
06.2022 - 09.2022

Janitorial Worker

ron zito
01.2021 - 12.2022

Dog Bather

Johnny's dog house
07.2020 - 09.2020

Home Care Aide -

Yvcc

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School/yv-tech
Tamelyn Ruiz