Ashley Torrez
Greenwood Village
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Applewood Our House, skilled in medication management and personal hygiene assistance. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through effective communication and empathetic support. Committed to maintaining dignity and comfort while ensuring compliance with health standards and fostering positive relationships with families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/Qmap
Applewood Our House
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored health status, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with residents and families.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions to ensure client well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client status and care updates.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
Patient Care Technician
Power Back Rehabilitation Care
01.2009 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas and equipment to promote infection control.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with transfers and ambulation exercises.
Dietary Aide
Mapleton Care Center
04.1998 - 01.2009
- Prepared and served meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure nutritional needs were met for residents.
- Trained new staff on food safety practices and proper serving techniques.
Education
No Degree - QMAP
Colorado QMAP Training
Arvada, CO08-2025
GED -
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO04-2004
Skills
- Elderly care
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Alzheimer's care
- Medication management
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
Certification
- QMAP License - August 2025
- Certified CPR/AED/First-Aid, NationalCPRFoundation - December 7, 2025
Timeline
Caregiver/Qmap
Applewood Our House
07.2025 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Power Back Rehabilitation Care
01.2009 - 03.2023
Dietary Aide
Mapleton Care Center
04.1998 - 01.2009
No Degree - QMAP
Colorado QMAP Training
GED -
Emily Griffith Technical College