Delisa Shaw

1730 N. Kedzie Chicago ,IL

Summary

Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to elderly individuals. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to manage daily activities and personal care routines. Knowledge of fostering compassionate and safe environment, ensuring well-being and dignity of clients.

Compassionate [Desired Position] with solid background in elderly care. Adept at providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring safe and comfortable environment for clients. Demonstrated ability to manage daily activities and display empathy and patience in all interactions.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Help At Home Homecare

06.2023 - Current

Provided personalized care and companionship to elderly clients, enhancing overall well-being.
Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
Developed and implemented engaging activity plans tailored to individual preferences.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Check Processor

Deluxe Corporation

06.2023 - 09.2023

Processed checks with accuracy, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Managed high-volume check transactions using automated processing systems.
Collaborated with team members to streamline operational workflows for efficiency.
Trained new staff on check processing protocols and system usage.

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Warehouse Package Handler

UPS

12.2013 - 05.2022

Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse environment.
Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring safe handling of goods.
Learned safety protocols and best practices for warehouse operations and equipment use.
Organized inventory in designated areas to maximize space utilization and accessibility.
Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain operational safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity levels.
Adapted quickly to new tasks and responsibilities within fast-paced warehouse setting.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Lawndale College Prep

1615 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

06-2005

Skills

Personal hygiene assistance
Documentation and reporting
Meal preparation
Compassionate caregiving
Dementia care
Housekeeping duties
Forklift operation
Warehouse organization
Truck loading and unloading
Problem-solving
Heavy lifting
Shipping and receiving
Loading and unloading

Materials handling
Pallet jack operation
Workplace cleanliness
Warehouse safety
Safety protocols
Shipment receiving
First aid training
Data entry
Pallet building
Continuous learning attitude
Fraud detection skills
Financial recordkeeping
Software familiarity

Timeline