Candy Tarango
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Ralphs Grocery Store and Villa Del Rio, excelling in customer service and patient care. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences and ensure safety through effective communication and empathy. Skilled in cash handling and maintaining compliance with health standards, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Ralphs Grocery Store
Lakewood, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and register balancing.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area, contributing to a positive store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours and improve service speed.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Del Rio
Bell Gardens, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring, reporting changes in condition promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and care routines efficiently.
- Educated residents on health management and personal hygiene practices effectively.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Warehouse Associate
Staffmark
Torrance, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move products within warehouse.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and enhancing compliance.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving processes, ensuring timely deliveries to clients.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
Education
Business
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CAHigh School Diploma -
Gateway Cities Charter
Long Beach, CA2016
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Cash handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer service excellence
- Order packaging
- Ordering and stocking
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
Timeline
Cashier
Ralphs Grocery Store
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Del Rio
08.2018 - 08.2020
Warehouse Associate
Staffmark
01.2015 - 01.2017
Business
Long Beach City College
High School Diploma -
Gateway Cities Charter