Irma Diaz Alvarez
Stockton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience at Novellus Assisted Living, excelling in resident care and daily living assistance. Proven ability to foster teamwork and provide emotional support, while maintaining meticulous documentation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I am committed to enhancing quality of life through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RCT
Novellus Assisted living
12.2022 - 10.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in records.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote well-being.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens and cleaning up after meals.
- Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support to residents through companionship and active listening.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and equipment.
- Assisted in transferring residents from beds to wheelchairs using appropriate safety techniques.
- Assisted with meal service by setting up trays, delivering meals and assisting with feeding if needed.
- Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported any potential hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
- Completed documentation accurately and timely according to facility standards.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as directed by supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each resident.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Caregiver
Mom And Dad House
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Provided compassionate personal care and support to residents daily.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at all times.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and care plans.
- Monitored residents' health conditions and reported changes to medical staff.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Maid
Merry Maids
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Improved cleanliness standards by implementing thorough cleaning routines and using appropriate cleaning products.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for clients by regularly sanitizing surfaces and properly disposing of waste.
- Disinfected bathrooms and removed mold from shower stalls and bathtubs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by managing daily schedules efficiently and prioritizing workload.
- Engaged positively with residents while cleaning apartments and common areas.
- Cleaned residential spaces following established company protocols.
- Sanitized kitchens and bathrooms to maintain hygiene standards.
- Communicated with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
- Trained new team members on cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Swept and mopped hardwood floors.
- Made beds with clean linens.
Housekeeping Aide/Assistant Cook
Double Tree Post Acute
Sacramento
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Cleaned floors with sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping and disinfecting.
- Managed time effectively while prioritizing tasks based on urgency or importance, resulting in optimized productivity levels throughout each shift.
- Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and guidelines concerning hygiene practices, upholding a high standard of cleanliness at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas daily.
- Disinfected surfaces to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Organized and restocked housekeeping supplies efficiently.
- Assisted with laundry services, including washing and folding linens.
- Reported maintenance issues to ensure prompt resolution of repairs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to fulfill specific cleaning requests.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Assisted guests with any special requests related to housekeeping services.
- Transported soiled linens from guest rooms to laundry area for cleaning.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, including toilets, sinks and showers and bathtubs.
- Followed specific cleaning instructions provided by supervisors.
- Reported maintenance issues to the supervisor immediately.
- Monitored common areas for cleanliness and safety.
- Complied with safety rules set forth by management during daily operations.
- Replenished bathroom amenities such as soap, shampoo and conditioner.
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for daily meal service.
- Assisted head cook in cooking and plating dishes according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout the shift.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices were met.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation and service processes.
- Restocked supplies and ingredients as needed to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Participated in inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages promptly.
- Provided assistance to cooks in preparing meals during busy periods.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes, standards, and dietary guidelines.
- Checked quality of ingredients before adding them to a dish or meal.
- Maintained sanitation in the kitchen by adhering to health regulations.
- Assisted with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables and grinding meats.
- Stocked kitchen items such as spices and condiments.
- Labeled containers properly with contents and date information.
- Ensured proper portion sizes were served during meal times.
- Operated commercial appliances including mixers, grinders, slicers, steamers.
- Restocked shelves with new ingredients after use.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding menu changes or special orders.
- Inspected all incoming shipments for freshness and quality control purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
UDG
Mexico07-2001
Skills
- Positive attitude and teamwork
- Customer service excellence
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Dependability and responsibility
- Multitasking abilities
- Resident care
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- First Aid/CPR
- FLUENT IN English and Spanish
- Data entry
- Collaboration
Timeline
RCT
Novellus Assisted living
12.2022 - 10.2025
Caregiver
Mom And Dad House
02.2022 - 05.2022
Maid
Merry Maids
10.2020 - 12.2021
Housekeeping Aide/Assistant Cook
Double Tree Post Acute
05.2020 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
UDG