Direct Support & Dietary Support Specialist

Gina Frausto

Tulare, CA ***** +1-559-***-**** ********.**@*****.***

Professional Summary

Versatile direct support professional and crew leader with 8 years of experience in the healthcare and food service industries. Proven ability to manage teams, enhance client care, and maintain high safety standards. Skilled in meal preparation, customer service, and effective communication. Certified in CPR and CPI, dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for clients and ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Work Experience

Package Handler

Ontrac Visalia, CA

September 2023 to Present

• Work at a fast pace and staying on your feet while working.

• Unload trailers and sort packages by codes.

• Load trucks for deliveries. ~

• Lift, push, pull, and move items averaging 50lbs and occasionally 75lbs Direct Support Professional

Redwood Tulare, CA

November 2023 to May 2026

• Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.

• Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.

• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.

• Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.

• Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.

• Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.

• Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).

• Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers.

• Perform other duties assigned

Dietary Aide/Cook

GRAND OAKS ASSISTED LIVING Tulare, CA

June 2022 to January 2023

• Cook & Prepare Meals As Required On Menu,

• Check Food Temps When Prepared & Served

• Label All Food Items Put Hold Times, Sanitize & Clean

• Throw Out Expired Foods

• Stock Food Pantry, Freezer, & Walk In

Crew leader

Wendys Tulare, CA

February 2017 to May 2022

• Crew leader

• Opener

• Full time

• Can manage a team on my own

• Customer Service

• Strong communication skills

• Prepped and prepared food

• Cook

• Excellent at Multitasking

• Trainor and mentor

Education

Upper secondary education

High school or equivalent

Skills

Serving Experience Customer service Shift Management Food Production Food Service Meal Preparation Cleaning Experience Kitchen Experience Food Safety Restaurant experience Food Preparation Warehouse experience Team Management Pallet jack Host/Hostess Cash Handling Cooking Food Handling Kitchen Management Experience Dietary Aide Experience Cashiering Time Management

Certifications and Licenses

CPI

CPR

Dsp 1 and 2 certified

Driver's License

Food Handler Certification

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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