Autumn Sorenson
Yuma
Summary
Hardworking, reliable self starter with experience managing others and conflict resolution. Red Cross Certified in CPR /First Aid through both the lifeguard training certification and the child care courses. Hands-on experience monitoring meal preparation, entertainment activities, and meal planning/shopping . Personable, caring and commended for building routines while handling emotional and social needs. A background observing emergency procedures and communicating directions clearly to all parties. Firm yet gentle when enforcing rules and addressing issues effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Missionary
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations in the Portuguese language to church and community groups.
- Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
- Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided personal care, companionship care and elderly care.
- Assisted with basic activities of daily living like hygiene, cooking, mobility, errands and light housekeeping in client's own home.
- Exemplified strong problem-solving skills in addressing various challenges encountered during in-home caregiving assignments.
- Managed clients'' schedules, coordinating appointments and transportation as needed for optimal time management.
Shuttle Driver/Home Tutor
Julianne Umphress
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Provide safe transport for school age children to and from school, therapy appointments, and other engagements while following safety protocols for young passengers.
- Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text, working out solutions to problems and reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Adhered to schedules and communicated with clients and providers in regarding schedule changes and conflicts.
- Operated transport professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Lifeguard
Yuma City
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Kept watch over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Consistently complied with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
- Delivered basic life support in emergency situations and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
- Communicated complex operations, pool or visitor issues to supervisor for assistance with remediation.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
- Certified by American Red Cross.
Education
Nursing
Utah Technical Institute
St. George Utah05-2027
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
05.2022
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Follows Directions
- Responsible Driver
- Fluent Portuguese Speaker
- Meal Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Decision Making
- Calm Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid conducted by American Red Cross.
Date Completed: 04/18/2021
Education and Training
true,other
Availability
Part-time
-Monday mornings
-Tuesday all day
-Wednesday mornings
-Thursday mornings
-Friday all day
-Saturday all day
-Sunday unavailable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer Missionary
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
10.2023 - 04.2025
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care
10.2022 - 05.2023
Lifeguard
Yuma City
05.2021 - 08.2021
Shuttle Driver/Home Tutor
Julianne Umphress
06.2020 - 08.2022
Nursing
Utah Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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