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Elizabeth Schwabe

DesMoines

Summary

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Mainstream Living
11.2022 - Current
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

Store Associate

Jays CD and Hobby
03.2020 - Current
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Order and maintain relationships with merchandise distributors


Production Associate

Goodwill Store
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment and staging areas.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.

Bakery Clerk

HyVee Foods
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
  • Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
  • Inspected goods to establish accurate pricing and labeling.
  • Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Clerk

AMC Theathers
10.2016 - 06.2017

Assumed customer satisfaction, received and fulfill orders, ticket sales, and helped maintain cleanliness of building.

Education

GED -

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
10-2024

Skills

  • Daily Living Skills Facilitation
  • Client documentation
  • Transportation
  • Encouragement Techniques
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Prioritization and Scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Care plan assessment
  • Behavior redirection

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Music
  • Backpacking and Hiking

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Mainstream Living
11.2022 - Current

Store Associate

Jays CD and Hobby
03.2020 - Current

Production Associate

Goodwill Store
08.2018 - 03.2020

Bakery Clerk

HyVee Foods
06.2017 - 01.2019

Clerk

AMC Theathers
10.2016 - 06.2017

GED -

Des Moines Area Community College
Elizabeth Schwabe