Paola A. Gargano
**********@*****.***
**** ****** ***** **, *******, FL 32832
Skills and Abilities
●Bilingual: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
●Computer: MS Office Suite
●Self-directed with the ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
●Excellent patient care and customer service skills.
●Demonstrates tact, patience and excellent personal hygiene and professional appearance.
●Dedicated and careful. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
●Ability to read and follow written instructions and care documents.
Education/ Certifications:
Home Health Aide Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Professional Experience
Office Depot, Warehouse Associate, Orlando, FL January 2023 – Current
Responsibilities Included:
●Worked in a fast-paced environment as a Warehouse Associate in inbound receiving and stocking.
●Received and verified freight from outside vendors ensuring correct quantity and merchandise present.
●Stocked shelves with appropriate materials in production module for daily orders.
●Strong emphasis on attention to detail.
Optum Rx, Pharmacy Clerk, Oviedo, FL June 2020 – June 2022
Responsibilities Included:
●Securely packed and distributed medicine according to appropriate standards and classifications. Hands on knowledge of packing medicine with ice, if needed.
●Maintained area and equipment cleanliness to ensure packages leave the facility meeting company standards.
●Worked closely with coworkers to secure items to pack neatly and correctly.
●Distributed packages to correct areas throughout the facility.
●Worked closely with coworkers to secure items to pack neatly and correctly.
●Followed on screen directions.
●Stocked workstations to ensure appropriate packing materials were available.
Home Health Aide, Confident Care, New Jersey, 2003-2016
Home Health Aide, Personal Touch, New Jersey, 2003-2015
Home Health Aide, Harbour Private Duty Nursing, Orlando Fl, 2017
Home Health Aide, Bayada Home Health Care, Orlando Fl, 2018
Responsibilities Included:
●Demonstrated ability to assist clients with activities of daily living so that they can function independently in their homes. Comprehensive knowledge of taking proper measures for client safety and comfort.
●Protected the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
●Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; maintained security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
●Monitored patient’s condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Implemented in-depth knowledge of maintaining proper infection control measures following standard control guidelines.
●Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. Hands-on experience in submission of clinical records, visit notes and everyday time summaries.
●Supported patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; running errands, grocery shopping and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks.
●Assisted patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
●Helped family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient, advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
●Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.