Valerie Gallegos
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Provider with experience at Argus Home Health Care, skilled in compassionate caregiving and patient safety monitoring. Proven ability to enhance daily living through effective meal preparation and reliable assistance. Committed to fostering a respectful environment while ensuring high-quality care for diverse patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Provider
Argus Home Health Care
Pueblo, Colorado
05.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Streamlined daily routines through efficient scheduling of appointments, errands, and personal care tasks.
Receptionist
High Desert, Insurance Company
Pueblo, Colorado
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Dietary Aide
University Park Care Center
Public Colorado
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals according to individual requirements.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Manicurist Course
Center Beauty College
228 W. 3rd St., Pueblo, CO07.2014
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Reliability and punctuality
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Nutritional support
- Client transportation
- Light housekeeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Patient safety monitoring
- Personal hygiene
- Shopping and errands
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Dementia care
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Personal Care Provider
Argus Home Health Care
05.2023 - Current
Receptionist
High Desert, Insurance Company
11.2022 - 04.2023
Dietary Aide
University Park Care Center
09.2017 - 01.2022
Manicurist Course
Center Beauty College