Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Help others
Get along with people easy,listen well
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Allen Herrera

Blue Springs

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Karen
Grain Valley
03.2017 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals for client health assessments and updates.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for clients at home.
  • Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding client progress and concerns.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
  • Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration for clients.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
  • Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in clients' homes.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and preferences.
  • Documented care notes to track client progress and changes in condition.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • 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.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patiant.
  • I always make sure she knows how much I appreciate her. And how she's never a bother to me.

Quote carpet specialist

X-Steamer
Kansas City
06.2010 - 08.2019

Had my own company car and ,company card.

  • Managed customer inquiries and provided expert product knowledge.
  • Developed training materials for new staff on operational procedures.
  • Analyzed service trends to improve customer satisfaction strategies.
  • Collaborated with teams to streamline service delivery processes.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Coordinated scheduling and resources for team projects and initiatives.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure service excellence.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials for promotional campaigns.
  • Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
  • Provided technical support for customers in resolving complex issues.
  • Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels.
  • Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
  • Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
  • Reviewed documents for accuracy prior to submission or publication.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and feedback.
  • Performed quality assurance testing on newly developed software applications.
  • Analyzed customer needs and recommended appropriate products or services.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
  • Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.

Carpet Technician

Sears
Riverside
04.2000 - 12.2007

Cleaned carpet,clean air ducts,managed my own route,collect payment,great PR with talking and people felt safe with me in their home.

  • Installed and repaired carpets in residential and commercial spaces.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale carpet installations.
  • Operated carpet cleaning machines for deep cleaning and maintenance.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
  • Provided on-site estimates for carpet installation and repair services.
  • Educated customers on carpet care and maintenance best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively to ensure satisfaction with services.
  • Handled consumer complaints related to carpets and upholstery to address concerns and answer questions.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
  • Cleaned upholstery using chemicals and steam vacuum to remove dirt and stains.
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and conducted reminder calls to eliminate no shows.
  • Determined chemical solution mixtures to remove stubborn dirt and stains from carpets.
  • Operated and maintained company vehicle, keeping accurate records of mileage and service calls.
  • Furnished quality carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial clients.
  • Prepared service bills to collect payment for cleaning and installation services.
  • Inspected residential and commercial sites to prepare estimates of cleaning costs.
  • Discussed cleaning solutions and estimated drying times to educate customers for aftercare.
  • Demonstrated protective coatings and odor treatments to upsell services and increase profits.
  • Performed regular maintenance on the carpet cleaning equipment, including changing filters and oiling motors.
  • Cleaned carpets using a variety of techniques, such as steam cleaning, shampooing, dry-cleaning, and spot removal.
  • Installed padding underneath carpets for added protection against wear and tear.
  • Assisted customers in selecting new carpet based on color, texture, durability, price range.
  • Inspected for stains and other damage before beginning work and treated accordingly with appropriate solutions.
  • Provided customers with information about the best methods of caring for their carpets in order to extend the life of the product.
  • Maintained records of customer service requests and completed jobs.
  • Conducted inspections of carpets to determine necessary treatments or repairs.
  • Trained new employees in proper use of equipment and procedures related to carpet care.
  • Applied protective coatings to carpets in order to protect against dirt accumulation and future wear.
  • Removed furniture from areas prior to cleaning and replaced them after the job was complete.
  • Cut pieces of carpet according to measurements taken at job sites.
  • Ran errands related to carpet installation projects such as picking up materials or delivering samples.
  • Created detailed reports outlining each job's progress including any issues encountered during the process.
  • Transported tools and supplies needed for job completion from one location to another.
  • Repaired damaged carpets by patching holes, replacing sections of worn carpet, and re-stretching existing carpets.
  • Supervised junior technicians during job assignments.
  • Walked through jobs sites after installation to identify errors and completed rework to correct problems.
  • Removed and disposed of old carpet and pad before beginning floor prep and installation.
  • Performed residential, commercial and institutional jobs with accuracy, safety and speed.
  • Measured, cut and trimmed carpet to fit specific places and work around room features.
  • Prepared surfaces, applied adhesives and corrected installation problems, promoting complete customer satisfaction.
  • Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
  • Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
  • Stretched carpet to align with walls, creating smooth surfaces using tack strips tape, tacks and glue.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Fastened metal treads across door openings to prevent tripping hazards and secured seams.
  • Measured, cut and installed tackless strips to baseboards and walls.
  • Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
  • Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
  • Notified management of structural issues and major repairs.
  • Took care to protect furniture and surfaces from dust and debris with clothes and tape.

Education

Gladstone
Gladstone , MO

Skills

I had owned my own cleaning company called "A Cleaning ,'from 2010 -2019 I did gigs for Cragslist Like for instance maintenance, hauled away debris (like tree limbs or furniture in the bed of my truck)

Since 2019 I've been Doordashing and taking care of my disabled wife

Affiliations

  • I like to be a team player.
    I'm a positive person.

Help others

If someone needs something I'm not shy to step in and help.

Get along with people easy,listen well

If someone has a question I'll be there to answer it. Great PR

I listen to my boss ,and if he or she says to do something. I'll do it.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Karen
03.2017 - Current

Quote carpet specialist

X-Steamer
06.2010 - 08.2019

Carpet Technician

Sears
04.2000 - 12.2007

Gladstone
Allen Herrera