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Clarissa Astorga

Kansas City,MO

Summary

A dedicated and versatile college student with experience in catering and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) clinical settings. Bilingual and skilled in providing excellent customer service and patient care. Currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education, with a passion for helping underserved communities and students. Proficient at multitasking in fast-paced settings and committed to continuous growth in both healthcare and education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caterer

Brancato's Catering
Kansas City, KS
11.2021 - Current
  • Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
  • Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
  • Communicated effectively with waitstaff and other personnel to ensure smooth operation at catered functions.
  • Created attractive displays for buffets using a variety of garnishes and decorations.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area before, during and after catered events.

CNA Student

Herndon Career Center
Raytown, Missouri
08.2022 - 05.2023

Clinical experience completed at John Knox Village and Villages of Jackson Creek.

  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
  • Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
  • Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grandview High School
Grandview, MO
05-2023

Elementary Education - Special Education Emphasis

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Spanish Fluency
  • Translator
  • Team contribution
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Guest and client satisfaction
  • Leadership/communication
  • First Aid Training
  • Basic Life Support

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • CNA
  • OSHA 10
  • Basic Life Support
  • First Aid Training

Timeline

CNA Student

Herndon Career Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Caterer

Brancato's Catering
11.2021 - Current
  • CNA
  • OSHA 10
  • Basic Life Support
  • First Aid Training

High School Diploma -

Grandview High School

Elementary Education - Special Education Emphasis

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Clarissa Astorga