Adriana Franco
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Compassionate caregiver, known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, relationship building, patience, and empathy to provide the best care possible and companionship for patients. Adapt quickly to changes in the work environment, and ensure comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead
Itasca, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Elderly Caregiver
Personal
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for residents.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks. Such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for patient health assessments.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient care areas.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the nurse or manager on duty.
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance my patient's well-being.
- Trained multiple new staff members.
Barista
Marianos
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages for customers.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, recognizing their preferences and anticipating needs.
- Managed cash register transactions and processed payments accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness of the coffee station and the surrounding area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during high-volume periods.
Cashier
Marianos
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Greeted and processed customer transactions at the register efficiently and accurately, through payments of cash, check, credit card, and gift card.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the checkout area.
- Answered any questions a customer had about the store's products and services.
- Assisted customers with store navigation.
- Resolved customer concerns quickly and professionally at the point of sale.
Server
La Michoacana and Tortilleria
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Served ice cream and other snacks to customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Packaged tortillas for distribution.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions.
- Worked well with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the work and dining areas throughout shifts. For example, keeping the utensil and napkin areas stocked and making sure the restrooms were clean.
Education
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL12-2023
High School Diploma -
Hoffman Estates High School
Hoffman Estates, IL05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, ILSkills
- Patient care
- Quick to emergency response
- Health communication
- Work well in a team
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Geriatric care
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Employee training
- Foreign language proficiency
- Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
- Made the Dean's list for having 3.5 or higher average grades
- Awarded employee of the month at Brookdale
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
American sign language
Professional
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Volunteer work
Oddball boxing- handled money for charity, and gave out tickets.
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead
03.2025 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Personal
08.2023 - Current
Barista
Marianos
03.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
02.2019 - Current
Cashier
Marianos
06.2018 - 03.2021
Server
La Michoacana and Tortilleria
05.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts -
William Rainey Harper College
High School Diploma -
Hoffman Estates High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing