Desiree Griggs
Mesquite,Texas
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Chemana Home Health, adept at enhancing patient comfort and independence. Proven ability in time management and relationship building, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Skilled in meal preparation and medication administration, fostering a positive environment through effective communication and attentive support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Chemana Home Health
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Inbound Prep
Amazon
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- 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.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Cashier
Walmart
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Cashier
Education
James Bowie High School
Arlington, TX06.2015
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Warehouse General Labor
- Cashier
- Stocking
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Caregiver
Chemana Home Health
08.2019 - 04.2025
Inbound Prep
Amazon
04.2017 - 08.2019
Cashier
Walmart
10.2015 - 07.2019
James Bowie High School
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