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P ROFILE
Arizona Certified Caregiver with experience in both healthcare and customer service industries.
Searching for a position where I can utilize my work experience and education in either settings or
combined.
CAREGIVING KEY SKILLS
• Class 1 Fingerprint Card
• CPR and first aid Certified
• Over eight years of hands-on experience as a Caregiver
• Highly skilled in providing resident care in accordance to the facility’s set protocols
• Well versed in designing and implementing activities to keep the residents
• Proficient in preparing food based on each resident’s individual needs
• Medication Administration
• Handling Seizures
• Safe patient handling
• Time management
• Sanitation standards
• Empathetic, Mission & Values, Respect
• Dignity & Interactions
• Skill Building Techniques
• Prevention of Behavioral Incidents
• ISPP Process
• Communication with Families
• Client Rights
• Confidentiality
RETAIL KEY SKILLS
Managed Jewelry Department in Pawn Shop
Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants
Discussed type, quality and number of merchandise required for purchase
Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements
Explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers
Answered customers’ queries and concerns
Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
Prepared sales contracts and accepted payment through cash, check and credit card
Assisted in display of merchandise
P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Caregiver
• Provide care under the facility’s laws and protocols
• Take and record vital signs
• Perform first aid and emergency response procedures when necessary
• Prepare and serve meals
• Assist residents with bathing, changing and toilet
• Perform light housekeeping tasks including cleaning and laundry
• Assist residents to be mobile by involving them in activities
• Transport and accompany residents to and from the facility for appointments and other activities
• Retail
• See Retail Key Skills
EMPLOYERS
CAREGIVING
TLC Direct Support Staff 2014- Present Casa Grande, AZ
AZ MENTOR Direct Support Personnel 2010 - 2014 Casa Grande, AZ
AIRES Direct Support Personnel 2008 – 2010 Casa Grande, AZ
AZ TRAINING CTR Hab Tech II 2003 – 2005 Coolidge, AZ
RETAIL
DILLARDS Cashier 2007 – 2008 Casa Grande, AZ
AARON’S Customer Service Rep 2007 – 2007 Casa Grande, AZ
WALMART Photo Lab Tech 2001 – 2003 Casa Grande, AZ
FRANK’S PAWN Jewelry Manager 1995 – 1999 Chillicothe, OH
EDUCATION
2013 Obtained CPR Certification and Class 1 Fingerprint Card
2013 Completed First Aide Course
2013 Completed Individual Service Plan Training
2013 Completed Defensive Driving Course
2013 Completed the Dignity, Respect, and Positive Interaction Training
2012 Completed Article 9 Training
2012 Client Intervention Training Level I and II
2012 Direct Care Habilitation Training
2011 Completed Arizona State Caregiver Certification
2010 Completed Diabetes Self Management Program
2009 - 2010 Completed Diabetes Class, Reading, Math, and Art Class from Central AZ College
1975 Received High School Diploma from McClintock High School
**References Available Upon Request**