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George Saldana

Stevenson Ranch

Summary

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Robles on call
Panorama City
09.2021 - Current
  • Provided dedicated assistance to elderly patients, enhancing their dental care experience.
  • Supported dental procedures for incarcerated individuals.
  • Supported on-call dentists by preparing necessary tools and materials for emergency procedures.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures and maintained cleanliness standards.
  • Educated patients on oral care techniques and post-treatment instructions effectively.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.

Welder's Helper

Studio Forge Inc.
Canoga Park
02.2019 - 01.2025
  • Assisted welders with setup and preparation of welding equipment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area and tools.
  • Supported quality control by inspecting welds for defects during fabrication.
  • Ensured safety protocols were strictly followed during large-scale projects on job sites.
  • Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Chadha dental office
Van Nuys
04.2018 - 11.2022
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures and maintained cleanliness standards.
  • Assisted the dentist during examinations and dental procedures with necessary instruments.
  • Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation of treatments performed.
  • Sterilized dental instruments and maintained infection control protocols diligently.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Packaging Supervisor

UPS
Van Nuys
11.2015 - 04.2018
  • Supervised packaging operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Trained new team members on proper handling and packaging procedures.
  • Coordinated workflow among staff to optimize efficiency in packaging processes.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols to ensure a secure packaging environment.
  • Managed workflow efficiency to uphold production standards.

Education

Dental Assistant Program

National Career College
Panorama City, CA
02.2019 - 01.2020

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Radiography safety
  • Patient records gathering
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Radiographic imaging
  • Infection control

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Robles on call
09.2021 - Current

Welder's Helper

Studio Forge Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2025

Dental Assistant Program

National Career College
02.2019 - 01.2020

Dental Assistant

Dr. Chadha dental office
04.2018 - 11.2022

Packaging Supervisor

UPS
11.2015 - 04.2018
George Saldana