Candace Winding
Paris,TN
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
TN Quality Homecare
Paris, TN
04.2020 - Current
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing and housekeeping.
- Assisted patients to doctor appointments
Dog Groomer
Paris Vet Clinic
Paris, TN
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sanitizing equipment after each use.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
- Washed, dried and groomed dogs. Trimmed nails and cleaned ear areas.
Cashier
Twice Daily
Paris, TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Carhop Server
Sonic
Paris, TN
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
- Conducted routine checks around the parking lot for cleanliness and safety.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Processed payments, handling cash and credit transactions with precision.
- Completed orders by making specialty shakes and ice cream desserts.
- Performed vehicle-side service with a smile, enhancing the dining experience.
- Responded quickly to customer requests for drinks refills or additional items.
- Assisted in kitchen duties, including food prep and packaging, during peak hours.
- Offered condiments, utensils, and napkins as part of the service.
- Monitored inventory levels of condiments and dining ware, restocking as needed.
- Assisted other team members when needed during busy times or special events.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously, optimizing delivery time and customer satisfaction.
- Participated in regular training sessions on food safety practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the work area, ensuring a hygienic environment.
- Took customer orders accurately and efficiently using a handheld device.
- Answered product and order questions accurately and professionally.
Education
GED -
Henry County
Paris, TN05-2012
Skills
- Patient management
- Bathing assistance
- Observing responses
- Interpersonal skills
- Dressing assistance
- Written communication
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Patient transfers
- CNA certification
- Lifting and transferring
- CPR certified
- Emotional support
- Customer service
Timeline
CNA
TN Quality Homecare
04.2020 - Current
Dog Groomer
Paris Vet Clinic
01.2018 - 04.2020
Cashier
Twice Daily
01.2016 - 01.2018
Carhop Server
Sonic
08.2014 - 02.2016
GED -
Henry County