Yolanda Cecenas
Salinas,CA
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Honor
Monterey, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
Salinas, CA
01.2008 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Resident Services Coordinator
Tynan Village Apartments
Salinas, CA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Facilitated smooth transition of new students into residential program.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
- Monitored student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CA05.2006
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Client Requirements
- Household Chores
- Developing Client Trust
- Resident Empowerment
- Running Errands
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Grocery Shopping
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate Communication
- Patient Care
- Meal Assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Respectful and Compassionate
Timeline
Caregiver
Honor
11.2022 - Current
Resident Services Coordinator
Tynan Village Apartments
10.2021 - 06.2022
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
01.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School