Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer with St. Patrick Catholic Church at Tent City. Members of Tongan Catholic Youth Group
Timeline
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AIONA KALAPA

Ruskin,FL

Summary

Dependable, reliable, hardworking, team oriented job seeker eager to learn new challenges and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Core Team Member

Siemens Energy
07.2021 - 09.2023

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  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Used tools to cut, trim and shape molds daily.

Medical Assistant

Inspired Living ALF
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.

Server

Elmcroft Assisted Living
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fivay High School
Hudson, FL
06.2019

Skills

  • Adaptive Learning
  • Workplace Safety
  • Quality Assurance
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Mobility Support
  • Documentation
  • Client Interactions
  • High Volume Environments
  • Customer Communications
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Building Rapport
  • Resolving Issues

Volunteer with St. Patrick Catholic Church at Tent City. Members of Tongan Catholic Youth Group

Youth Group have yearly fundraiser by providing Polynesian dinner show for St. Patrick Catholic School and Church.

Youth Group participates in food preparation and serving meals for local homeless shelter at Tent City in Clearwater.

Participate in church choir, serving as alter servers during mass.

Participate in church clean up and sporting events.

Timeline

Core Team Member

Siemens Energy
07.2021 - 09.2023

Medical Assistant

Inspired Living ALF
06.2020 - 07.2021

Server

Elmcroft Assisted Living
08.2019 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Fivay High School
AIONA KALAPA