Yazmin Ruiz
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated Home Living Assistant
-driven care professional with thorough understanding of residential care principles and practices. Highly adept at fostering supportive atmosphere and managing daily living tasks efficiently. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability, ensuring well-being and comfort of residents through effective communication and problem-solving.
Work History
Home Living Assistant
Private Duty
Tijuana Baja California
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support.
- Prepared nutritious meals and followed dietary instructions to support client health and comfort.
- Maintained clean living spaces through light housekeeping, laundry, and organization tasks.
- Monitored client safety, reporting changes in condition and escalating concerns promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to promote dignity and social engagement.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking assistance, and repositioning to prevent discomfort.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, adhering to strict guidelines set forth by healthcare providers.
- Supported the development of life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene practices.
Cashier
Chevron
Palm Springs, CA
- Take out trash from the gas station/ car wash
- Managed customer arrival flow by greeting guests and promptly addressing service needs.
- Guided customers through needs assessment and provided helpful support.
- Adapted schedule coverage by taking extra shifts to meet business requirements.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Waitress
Zeldas Night Club
Palm Springs, CA
- Delivered attentive table service, taking accurate orders and coordinating timely food and beverage delivery.
- Processed guest payments, handled cash and card transactions, and balanced checks accurately.
- Communicated order details clearly with bar and kitchen staff to support smooth service flow.
- Maintained clean, organized tables and dining areas throughout busy nightclub service periods.
- Followed beverage service standards while serving alcoholic drinks responsibly in fast-paced environment.
- Supported host and floor teams by seating guests and managing table readiness efficiently.
- Responded calmly to high-volume service demands while maintaining courteous, consistent customer interactions.
- 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.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
Certified Nursing Assistant
A&D Elder Care
Palm Springs, CA
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Supported mobility with transfers, ambulation, and safe repositioning to prevent skin breakdown.
- Provided meal assistance and hydration support according to individualized care plans.
- Documented daily care activities accurately in resident records and shift reports.
- Responded to resident needs quickly, promoting safety and emotional reassurance.
- Maintained clean, organized living areas and sanitized equipment per infection-control standards.
- Collaborated with care team to follow routines, update observations, and support quality elder care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Shift Leader
Baskin-Robbins
Cathedral City, CA
- Supervised daily shift operations, ensuring consistent service, product quality, and store cleanliness.
- Opened and closed store, following cash handling, security, and end-of-shift procedures.
- Trained crew members on register use, service standards, and product preparation.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked supplies, and supported accurate order preparation.
- Enforced food safety and sanitation procedures across workstations and equipment.
- Supported scheduling, break coverage, and shift transitions to maintain staffing continuity.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner, preserving strong working relationships in the process.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to reduced waste and optimized stock levels.
- Fostered positive work environment, leading to higher employee morale and reduced turnover.
- Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
Cashier
Del Taco Restaurants Inc.
Cathedral City, CA
- Processed customer orders accurately using point-of-sale system and verified payment methods.
- Greeted guests promptly and delivered courteous service at front counter and drive-thru.
- Handled cash, credit, and mobile payments while following register balancing procedures.
- Communicated menu options clearly and suggested combo upgrades to support order accuracy.
- Resolved customer concerns quickly by coordinating with kitchen staff and shift leaders.
- Maintained clean checkout areas, stocked supplies, and followed food safety standards.
- Adapted to fast-paced service demands while keeping transactions efficient and organized.
Cleaning Crew Member
Royal Cleaning
Las Vegas, NV
10.2026 - 11.2026
- Cleaned floors, surfaces, and restrooms to maintain sanitary conditions across assigned areas.
- Emptied trash receptacles and replaced liners to support consistent facility cleanliness.
- Restocked supplies and cleaning materials to keep work areas fully prepared.
- Operated mops, vacuums, and disinfectants safely while following cleaning procedures.
- Inspected completed work for quality and corrected missed areas immediately.
- Assisted team members with deep-cleaning tasks and special cleaning requests.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned and organized restrooms by restocking dispensers, sanitizing fixtures and spot cleaning partition walls and doors.
- Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
Personal hygiene assistance
CPR training
Physical activity encouragement
Patience and tact
Elderly care expertise
Compassionate caregiving
CPR certification
Dementia care
Cooking meals
Housekeeping
Patient care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Work History
12-2024
Education
06-2000
Timeline
Cleaning Crew Member - Royal Cleaning
10.2026 - 11.2026
Cathedral City High School - High School Diploma,
Cashier - Del Taco Restaurants Inc.
Shift Leader - Baskin-Robbins
Certified Nursing Assistant - A&D Elder Care
Waitress - Zeldas Night Club
Cashier - Chevron
Home Living Assistant - Private Duty