Korrine Henry
Glendale
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with experience at Senior Services, skilled in household cleaning and active listening. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through attentive care and effective communication. CPR certified, I excel in creating safe environments and fostering trust, ensuring optimal health and well-being for those I serve.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Livein Caregiver
Senior Services
02.2001 - 04.2001
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
- Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary.
- Implemented strategies for fall prevention in the home environment to minimize injury risk for elderly or disabled clients.
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted clients in managing chronic conditions through close monitoring, lifestyle modifications, and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Identified potential hazards within the home environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by fostering a sense of companionship and socialization for the client.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly.
- Adapted care routines to accommodate changes in clients'' health or preferences, maintaining a high level of satisfaction.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Dishwasher
Goodwill Industry
08.1997 - 10.1997
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance dishwashing duties with any additional cleaning or food preparation tasks assigned.
- Ensured consistent cleanliness by adhering to strict sanitation procedures for all dishes, utensils, and equipment.
- Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
- Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined dishwashing processes by prioritizing incoming dirty dishes based on usage needs of the kitchen staff.
- Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
- Collaborated effectively with servers and bussers to ensure timely clearing of tables, enhancing guest experience throughout their visit.
- Minimized cross-contamination risks by following proper procedures for washing cutting boards, knives, and other essential tools.
- Exceeded health code standards with diligent attention to detail when cleaning all surfaces within the dishwashing area.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule to accommodate fluctuating business demands during peak dining hours or special events.
- Improved workflow efficiency in tight spaces while maneuvering heavy trays of dirty dishes from the dining room to the dishwashing station without incident.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or Type items used often by kitchen staff.
- Improved safety in kitchen by properly handling and storing cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Streamlined waste management procedures, effectively sorting and disposing of garbage and recycling materials.
- Ensured timely availability of kitchenware, speeding up service during peak times with efficient dishwashing routines.
- Reinforced health codes compliance, regularly cleaning and sanitizing dishwasher area and sinks.
- Minimized water usage and environmental impact with effective washing techniques, aligning with sustainability goals.
- Enhanced dining experience for customers by ensuring clean, spot-free dishes and utensils.
- Facilitated smooth kitchen operations, promptly addressing any malfunctions with dishwashing equipment to prevent downtime.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen, contributing to healthy working environment by rigorously following cleaning schedules.
- Fostered collaborative work environment, sharing best practices with new team members for maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing system for pre-soaking heavily soiled pots and pans, reducing cleaning time.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Gently moved glassware, crystal, and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Basic High
Henderson, NVHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Eagle Point High
Eagle Point, OR06.1993
Skills
- Household cleaning
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Certified in CPR/AED
Very eager and excited to learn!
Timeline
Livein Caregiver
Senior Services
02.2001 - 04.2001
Dishwasher
Goodwill Industry
08.1997 - 10.1997
No Degree - General Studies
Basic High
High School Diploma - General Studies
Eagle Point High
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