Cecilia Santamaria
Tucson
Summary
Motivated and dependable individual seeking a position where I can apply my skills, learn new things, and grow within a team-oriented environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Care Network Arizona
05.2009 - Current
- Provide dedicated, daily care for son living with paraplegia, supporting both physical health and emotional well-being in a home setting.
- Assist with personal care routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, with a focus on maintaining dignity and independence.
- Support all mobility-related needs, including safe transfers from bed to wheelchair, repositioning to prevent pressure sores, and use of assistive equipment.
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for changes in physical condition or medical needs, communicating with healthcare providers as necessary.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to health requirements, ensuring proper hydration and dietary balance.
- Maintain a safe and clean home environment, including regular sanitization and organization of medical supplies.
- Promote engagement through social interaction and encouragement of self-care participation when possible.
- Complete required documentation per CDCN guidelines, including care logs, health observations, and time records.
Production Associate III
Avanos Medical
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Handled raw material staging, labeling, batch tracking, and batch tracking to support control
- Sanitized workstations and equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Weighed and measured chemical components using precision scales
- Participated in process improvement initiatives and helped train staff on updated procedures
- Programmed Avanos Medical CORTRAK 2*
- Trained staff on CORTRAK* 2 use, improving efficiency and reducing placement errors
- Performed hands-on assembly of medical devices and operated support equipment
- Worked across manual and semi-automated lines to meet production quotas and quality standards
Senior Medical Assembler
Spectrum Plastics Group
09.2001 - 02.2018
- Assembled and inspected medical components and devices in a cleanroom setting, ensuring adherence to detailed specifications and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO).
- Operated manual and semi-automated equipment, including injection molding machines, to produce precision plastic parts for medical applications.
- Monitored molding processes for consistency, performing in-process inspections and adjusting parameters as needed to maintain quality.
- Collaborated with production and quality teams to identify and resolve molding-related defects or deviations.
- Documented batch records, material usage, and production metrics in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Assisted in tool and mold changes, startup/shutdown procedures, and troubleshooting molding equipment.
- Trained new staff on molding procedures, safety practices, and assembly techniques to maintain a high-performing team environment.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts to enhance product quality, reduce downtime, and increase production efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Francisco Gallego Monge
Baja California06-1986
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Efficient multitasking
- Packaging and labeling
- Production support
- Quality control
- Medical devices
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
Timeline
Production Associate III
Avanos Medical
04.2021 - 03.2025
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Care Network Arizona
05.2009 - Current
Senior Medical Assembler
Spectrum Plastics Group
09.2001 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Francisco Gallego Monge
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