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Christina Drake
Kirbyville,MO
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
MHDDTCaregivingMeter Installer, Ground CrewMaintenance WorkerCaregivingLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursWork-life balanceCareer advancement401k matchWork from home option4-day work weekSummary
I have many skills. I love helping people and work really hard. Spend time traveling and spending time with family and friends. I like to read, take long walks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
MHDDT
Parsons State Hospital
Parsons, KS
11.2016 - 10.2020
- I help individuals learn how to live on their own and help them with their disabilities. Help with showers, meals, cleaning their rooms and everyday living. Take them on outings and go to the store for whatever they may need. Take them to work and pick them you and if they are on campus stay with them at work or at school.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Caregiving
Caregiver Caring Companions
San Antonio, TX
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Responsibilities helped take care of the residents and what every they need done
- Accomplishments I made new friends and they loved my work
- Skills Used a little of everything
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Meter Installer, Ground Crew
NexGen Utility Solutions
San Antonio, TX
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsibilities I go to customers’ houses and replace old meter with new meter
- Accomplishments I learned how to install and read meter, I love my job and I enjoy being there everyday
- Skills Used basic electrical skills, interaction with customers
- Installed and calibrated residential and commercial utility meters for accurate energy consumption tracking.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to ensure meter functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with field technicians to troubleshoot and resolve meter-related issues effectively.
- Implemented innovative solutions for challenging installation scenarios, overcoming obstacles to provide efficient service delivery.
- Prioritized workload based on urgency of requests while maintaining high-quality standards in every task performed.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing training programs and workshops.
Maintenance Worker
Sam's Club
San Antonio, TX
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsibilities I take care of cleaning the store and making sure it is safe for the members while they shop at our store. I take out trash, clean restrooms, and other duties to maintain store cleanliness. I assist in Asset Protection in Accident Prevention and often participate in Safety Meetings.
- Accomplishments I received solid performance ratings on my 90-day evaluation, received training on forklifts, and have been learning other aspects of store operations to enhance my knowledge of and ability to cover other positions, as necessary.
- Skills Used Operated floor cleaning equipment and forklift, exercised safety awareness and accident prevention techniques.
Caregiving
Home Health Aide Edu care
San Antonio, TX
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Responsibilities I worked with an autistic child teaching him basic everyday life skills. I got him up and around for school, teaching him such skills as brushing his teeth, getting dressed properly for school, making breakfast, preparing a sack lunch for school, and how to be prompt and on time. After school, I would work with him by introducing him to social situations and how to react in public by taking him to various activities. I then assisted him with his homework and taught him to cook dinner and look after himself when his mother was not around.
- Accomplishments My client responded well to my guidance. He learned to cook homemade chicken strips and even how to cook with a deep fat fryer.
- Skills Used Communication and teaching skills. Working with a person with autism takes a lot of patience and I learned to look at things in a different way.
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients, enhancing their quality of life.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
Server/Trainer/Hostess
International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
Wichita, KS
11.2006 - 05.2013
- Responsibilities As a server, I took and filled orders, filled drinks, and kept customers happy. As hostess, I ran register (POS), seated customers, took orders over the phone, and other customer relations-related functions. As a certified trainer, I taught new hires the proper steps to becoming a good server. I went over company policies with them and taught them prep times and other essentials vital to becoming a profitable server.
- Accomplishments I became a certified trainer, crew chief, and ran the front part of the establishment.
- Skills Used POS, light management, customer service, and other training.
- Supported needs of 20- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for family restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
Education
Master of Applied Science - Medical
06.2027
Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Communication platforms
- Medication management
- Experience with Children
- Restaurant experience
- Phone communication
- Typing
Timeline
MHDDT - Parsons State Hospital
11.2016 - 10.2020
Caregiving - Caregiver Caring Companions
01.2016 - 01.2016
Meter Installer, Ground Crew - NexGen Utility Solutions
06.2015 - 01.2016
Maintenance Worker - Sam's Club
06.2014 - 10.2015
Caregiving - Home Health Aide Edu care
09.2013 - 05.2014
Server/Trainer/Hostess - International House of Pancakes (IHOP)
11.2006 - 05.2013
Bryan - Master of Applied Science, Medical