Erica Garcia Silva
Private Family Client
Burbank
2
Languages
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in biology and experience in caregiving, education, and customer service. Skilled in effective communication and relationship building in fast-paced environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to connecting with diverse communities and delivering high-quality support.
Work History
Bakery Associate
5 Years- Executed preparation and cooking of made-to-order food items while adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed point-of-sale system operations and ensured accurate processing of cash, credit, and debit transactions.
- Responded to customer inquiries in English and Spanish, ensuring prompt and effective service delivery.
- Responded to incoming phone calls to assist customers with inquiries. Processed customer orders accurately and promptly. Provided information regarding menu items and availability.
- Maintained hygienic standards and organized environments to enhance food preparation and customer experiences.
- Cleaned and sanitized counters, equipment, utensils, and workstations regularly. Restocked food ingredients, packaging materials, and customer-service supplies as needed.
Senior Caregiver
2 Years 11 Months- Fostered a supportive environment through compassionate companionship and emotional assistance to promote overall well-being.
- Coordinated and tracked medication schedules to maintain compliance with treatment plans.
- Managed daily activities to uphold safety standards and prevent wandering or hazardous behaviors associated with Alzheimer's disease.
- Prepared and served meals while encouraging regular nutrition and hydration.
- Assisted in creating and upholding a daily routine to enhance cognitive health and minimize confusion. Monitored behavioral changes and reported concerns to family members when necessary.
- Promoted social interaction and mental stimulation by initiating meaningful conversations and activities with clients.
COPE Health Scholar
9 Months- Supported certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in delivering high-quality patient care and executing daily clinical tasks.
- Facilitated meal assistance and feeding for patients, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout the process.
- Assisted with bed baths and changing linens to support personal hygiene needs. Helped change bedpans to maintain patient comfort. Aided in maintaining overall patient hygiene.
- Coordinated interactions among patients, nursing staff, and other healthcare personnel to promptly address and resolve patient concerns.
- Managed logistics for laboratory specimen transport, strictly following established hospital procedures and safety guidelines.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, upholding privacy, confidentiality, and infection control standards
Religious Education Teacher
2 Years 8 Months- Planned and taught weekly catechism lessons for children preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
- Designed engaging, age-appropriate activities that fostered a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment, enhancing student participation.
- Monitored student progress and reinforced learning through interactive lessons and discussions, ensuring mastery of key concepts.
- Collaborated with parents and parish staff to enhance students' spiritual growth and effectively prepare them for sacraments.
Internal Communications Chair
1 Year 6 Months- Coordinated internal communications by documenting meeting minutes and managing organizational supplies, enhancing clarity and accessibility of information.
- Organized volunteer participation by preparing event documentation and monitoring member involvement, ensuring effective engagement and support for event logistics.
- Developed and delivered hands-on science lessons for elementary school students at under-resourced schools, promoting STEM education through interactive experiments.
- Planned educational activities and led volunteer teams in presenting engaging science demonstrations that reinforced key scientific concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
- 3.5 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: CNAS Science Ambassador, Little Einsteins Internal Communications Chair, A Friend in Me, Cancer Awareness and Education Secretary, Mini Medical School Participant
- Cardenas Market Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Communication skills
Classroom leadership
Team collaboration
Inventory management
Ethical practice
Customer service
Classroom management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Private Family Client
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Religious Education Teacher
Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary School
09.2023 - 05.2026Read More
COPE Health Scholar
COPE Health Solutions
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Internal Communications Chair
CNAS Science Ambassadors Little Einsteins Program
11.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Bakery Associate
Los Almendros Bakery
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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