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CAREGIVER
Professional Summary

Highly capable Personal Assistant skilled at prioritizing tasks with ease. Bringing several years of experience supporting executives with high-stress and high-profile careers. Efficient and detail-oriented Personal Assistant with track record of initiative and accuracy. Highly organized and consistently anticipates needs of clients. Skilled multitasker proficient in Microsoft Office and correspondence management. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Dedicated to serving individuals with special needs with utmost respect and consideration. Deep passion to help guide clients to full potential. Monitor behaviors of clients and encourage to participate in appropriate activities as noted within plan of care. Provide assisted daily living skills to deliver proper care. CPR and First Aid certified with Child Abuse Clearance. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills
  • Progress documentation
  • Community integration
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Product upselling
  • Payment collection
  • Customer assistance
  • Currency counting
  • Time management skills
  • Payment accepting
  • Basic math skills
  • Check cashing
  • Product knowledge
  • Bilingual; Arabic and English
  • Graceful under pressure
  • Customer friendly
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
  • Product Knowledge
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Customer Direction
  • Quality Management
  • Guest Services
  • Cleaning
  • Sales
  • Product Organization
  • Skillful observer and knowledge retaining
Work History
Caregiver09/2011 to Current
Help At Home Inc. – Oak Lawn, IL
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Provided information about health system navigation, patient rights and health information privacy.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Orthodontist Assistant 01/2012 to 05/2013
Smiles Dental – Oak Lawn , IL
  • Informed patients of oral health tips, orthodontic appliance care and home instructions.
  • Took impressions of patients' teeth to create dental appliances, like retainers and braces.
  • Took impressions of patients' teeth to create dental appliances, like braces.
  • Sterilized instruments, cleaned surfaces, laid instruments on trays get them ready for orthodontic appointments.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Assisted dentist with cleaning, checkups and braces follow up procedures.
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
  • Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Barista05/2010 to 12/2010
Starbucks – Orland Park, IL
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong understanding and communication skills and abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
  • Sanitized work station and all equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Provided in-depth information to customers on beverage preparation and offered samples of latest brews.
  • Developed and demonstrated skillful and creative latte art to engage customers.
  • Created original artwork for specials board display daily.
  • Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
  • Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
  • Educated staff by sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas and merchandise.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
  • Educated coworkers and customers about new products.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
High School Diploma05/2008Alan B. Shepard- Palos Heights
Associate of Arts: Psychology 05/2012Moraine Valley Community College- Palos Hills, IL
Criminal JusticeDeVry University- Downers Grove, IL
Associate of Arts: Criminal JusticeExpected in 05/2021MacCormac College
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal JusticeExpected in 05/2021Roosevelt University
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  • Presidential Award from 2020-2021 at Maccormac
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Help At Home Inc.
  • Smiles Dental
  • Starbucks

School Attended

  • Alan B. Shepard
  • Moraine Valley Community College
  • DeVry University
  • MacCormac College
  • Roosevelt University

Job Titles Held:

  • Caregiver
  • Orthodontist Assistant
  • Barista

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 05/2008
    Associate of Arts : Psychology 05/2012
    Criminal Justice
    Associate of Arts : Criminal Justice Expected in 05/2021
    Bachelor of Arts : Criminal Justice Expected in 05/2021

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