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Urania Cervantes

Richland,WA

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Serengeti, skilled in elderly care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while ensuring optimal health outcomes. Strong time management and problem-solving skills, adept at meal preparation and maintaining a clean environment, fostering trust and rapport with clients.

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Serengeti
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • 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.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Shipping Dock Associate/Receiving Clerk

Amazon
12.2020 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely fulfillment of orders and accurate inventory management.
  • Optimized loading processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Supported the implementation of environmentally friendly initiatives within the dock area such as recycling waste materials.
  • Coordinated with other departments to address any discrepancies in orders or shipment contents in a timely manner.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks carefully following proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries among team members.
  • Improved shipping efficiency by implementing new organization strategies on the dock.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.

Winery Worker

14 Hands Winery
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance to ensure reliability and longevity of machinery used in the winery process.
  • Enhanced winery production by meticulously pruning and training grapevines.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge on industry trends and innovations to ensure the winery remained competitive in the marketplace.
  • Improved overall vineyard health with diligent pest and disease monitoring and management.
  • Aided in conducting regular inventory checks for proper tracking of wine stocks and supplies.
  • Increased visitor satisfaction by offering informative tours that highlighted the winemaking process and history of the establishment.
  • Assisted in the bottling process for accurate packaging and labeling of finished wine products.

Barber

Don Mario's Hair Salon
08.2014 - 12.2017
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by regularly sanitizing tools, equipment, and workstations.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with clients, resulting in a high rate of customer retention and loyalty.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls and scheduled appointments for clients.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Styled hair according to customer preferences.
  • Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
  • Expanded clientele reach by offering unique services such as beard trims, hot towel shaves, and facial grooming treatments.
  • Managed business customer service, responding to requests and concerns promptly.

Caregiving, Special Needs

Family Members
04.2011 - 02.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Child Caregiver

Little Rascals Daycare Center
04.2012 - 02.2013
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
  • Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
  • Supported cognitive development with age-appropriate learning materials and engaging educational games.
  • Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.

Education

Desert Mirage High School
Thermal, CA

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong ethics
  • Meal preparation

Timeline

Caregiver

Serengeti
04.2024 - 01.2025

Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
04.2022 - 05.2024

Winery Worker

14 Hands Winery
08.2021 - 10.2021

Shipping Dock Associate/Receiving Clerk

Amazon
12.2020 - 05.2022

Barber

Don Mario's Hair Salon
08.2014 - 12.2017

Child Caregiver

Little Rascals Daycare Center
04.2012 - 02.2013

Caregiving, Special Needs

Family Members
04.2011 - 02.2016

Desert Mirage High School