Summary
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Education
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Carrie  Gafa

Carrie Gafa

South Jordan,Utah

Summary

With a proven track record as a Self Employed Nail Technician and Caregiver, I excel in customer service and sanitation procedures, ensuring client satisfaction and safety. My expertise in nail art techniques and compassionate care has fostered strong relationships and enhanced client well-being, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and personal touch in all interactions.

Work History

Nail Technician

Self Employed Services
  • Established strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
  • Sterilized and sanitized beauty tools and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety protocols.
  • Ensured a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to industry hygiene standards and practices.

Caregiver

Self Employed
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with care of my father for 16 years while he went through cancer treatments, colostomy bag, and heart failure.

Education

Esthetician - Permanent Pigmentation Specialist

Cameo College of Beauty, Midvale, UT
11.2001

Granit High, Salt Lake City, UT
06.1990

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Nail extensions
  • Time management
  • Nail art techniques
  • Acrylic nails
  • Changing colostomy bag
  • Cooking and cleaning for elderly
  • Administering medications
  • Taking elderly to cancer treatments
  • Mental support for elderly
  • Emotional support for elderly
  • Providing multiple care services for elderly
  • Sanitation procedures for elderly
  • Relationship building
  • Nail preparation
  • Product knowledge
  • Acrylic application
  • Hand massage
  • Nail polish application
  • Client consultation
  • Pedicures
  • Hygiene practices
  • Manicure techniques
  • Sanitation maintenance
  • Operations leadership
  • Pedicure techniques
  • Callus removal
  • Foot massage
  • Cuticle trimming
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Cuticle care
  • Surface buffing
  • Nail shaping
  • Creative design
  • Nail repair
  • Acrylic sculpting

Timeline

Nail Technician - Self Employed Services
Caregiver - Self Employed
Cameo College of Beauty - Esthetician , Permanent Pigmentation Specialist
Granit High - ,
Carrie Gafa