Julia Cadena
31 10th ST NE Huron
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience at Our Home Inc, specializing in client-focused care and behavioral observation. Proven ability to enhance program outcomes and foster positive relationships through effective communication and empathy. Skilled in conducting intakes and delivering high-quality support to diverse patient populations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Supervisor
Our Home Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Practiced clear policies for handling emergency behavioral, illness and injury incidents.
- Observed staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety and interpersonal guidelines.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Assisted youth in groups such as NA/AA to educate youth on the realization of drug use and sobriety.
- Assisted youth on day to day activities per care plan.
CNA
Redfield Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA, Float Pool
Huron Regional Medical Center
- Cared for patients in Hospital areas such as med surge,obstetrics,surgical floor,wound care, and home and hospice.
- Delivered high-quality support to meet needs of patients.
- Followed Hospital guide lines and protocols such as Hippa.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA
Violet Tscheter Memorial Home
2016 - 2019
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Office Services Assistant
Kern County Department Of Public Health
2013 - 2014
- Answered telephone calls and read emails to redirect calls and forward emails to appropriate personnel.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information to respond to customer and client requests.
- Distributed incoming mail from shipments, couriers and postal delivery to departments within organization.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Purged record's such as xrays.
- Scanned patient labs physicians notes and patient diagnosis into permanent medical data base in order to maintain patient contact.
- Escalated issues to supervisor for immediate remediation.
Education
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA06-2011
Skills
- Behavioral observation
- Conducting intakes
- Patient-focused care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Supervisor
Our Home Inc
02.2024 - Current
CNA
Redfield Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
CNA, Float Pool
Huron Regional Medical Center
CNA
Violet Tscheter Memorial Home
2016 - 2019
Office Services Assistant
Kern County Department Of Public Health
2013 - 2014
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School