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Vanessa Salazar

Fillmore,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Epiphany Home Care, excelling in client-centered care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through emotional support and effective communication. Skilled in crisis intervention and progress tracking, ensuring optimal outcomes for individuals with diverse needs.

Professional care provider equipped for direct care roles with strong emphasis on client well-being. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and daily living support. Known for excellent team collaboration, flexibility in dynamic environments, and achieving meaningful outcomes. Reliable and compassionate, capable of adapting to diverse needs and ensuring supportive atmosphere.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Compassionate Direct care staff 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 vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

DCS (direct Care Staff)

Epiphany Home Care
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
  • Supported patients with mobility challenges, utilizing proper techniques to prevent injury and promote independence.
  • Safeguarded patients by closely monitoring their behavior and intervening during crises when necessary.
  • Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques effectively during emergencies, ensuring safety of both patients and staff members involved.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Contributed to the overall functioning of the facility by performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating records as needed.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Guided patients toward achieving personal goals by offering emotional support, encouragement, and practical advice.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Promoted a positive environment by engaging patients in recreational activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
  • Stayed current on best practices within the direct care field through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Waitress\Hostess

Yannis Best
08.2013 - 01.2025
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Service Manager

Chipotle
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and high-quality workmanship.

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.

Education

GED -

Providence
Oxnard

Skills

  • Client-centered approach
  • Social skills
  • Daily living activities
  • Medication monitoring
  • Professional boundaries
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Maintenance
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Appointment management
  • CPR certified
  • Medication management
  • Medication organization
  • Safety monitoring
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Progress tracking
  • Direct patient care
  • Case documentation
  • Client advocacy
  • Behavior redirection
  • Record keeping
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Charting and documentation

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

DCS (direct Care Staff)

Epiphany Home Care
02.2025 - Current

Service Manager

Chipotle
08.2021 - 10.2023

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle
08.2020 - 04.2021

Waitress\Hostess

Yannis Best
08.2013 - 01.2025

GED -

Providence