Cara Cole
Right At Home Health Care
Shelbyville,TN
1
Certification
19
Years of experience
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Work History
Caregiver
9 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Developed and maintained personalized care plans in collaboration with family members and healthcare teams.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring adherence to prescriptions and reducing risks of errors.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
Team Leader/Admin
4 Years 2 Months- Achieved efficient loading and unloading of trailers through operation of fork clamp and roll clamp trucks.
- Completed safety inspections and maintained comprehensive documentation to uphold compliance standards.
- Initiated safety meetings and start-up sessions to foster a culture of safety among crew members.
- Allocated assignments and work orders to crew for enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Promoted a safe working environment through crew training and monitoring. Executed live loads, cross docks, and managed parent rolls to streamline processes.
- Oversaw operations of shipping and receiving office to ensure smooth logistics. Leveraged SAP ERP expertise for effective order management. Directed yard management, dock operations, and carrier coordination.
- Guaranteed timely order processing and accurate shipment loading by crew. Delivered outstanding service and product quality to enhance customer satisfaction.
Server
2 Years 4 Months- Bar Manager, making orders for bar stock, take and make reservations, work on catered orders. Always giving outstanding customer service to our very loyal regular guests as well as new ones who always enjoyed our fine dining experience.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during peak hours, optimizing workflow and enhancing dining experience.
- Trained new servers on menu offerings, service techniques, and restaurant policies to ensure team success.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
9 Years 5 Months- Implemented safety measures to reduce fall risk, improving resident safety standards.
- Provided compassionate care and support to residents, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for all residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans for residents.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and progress, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Technical Diploma - Nursing Assistant
High school diploma - General Studies
Skills
Materials Handling
Forklift
Nursing
Customer service
Food service
Management
Teaching
Training & development
Certification
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
- CNA Certification
Timeline
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Team Leader/Admin
LaCosta Facility Support Services
06.2020 - 08.2024Read More
Server
NIKO'S STEAKHOUSE
10.2017 - 02.2020Read More
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Waters Senior Living
07.2007 - 12.2016Read More
TCAT
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
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Shelbyville Tech
Technical Diploma from Nursing Assistant
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Muhlenberg South High School
High school diploma from General Studies
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Section name
Authorized to work in the US for any employer