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Eleanor Gonsalves

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with a background in cashiering and sterilization. I'm eager to learn and grow in a position that also helps to support others.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeping Aide

Kaiser Permanente
03.2018 - Current
  • Clean and disinfect patient and procedure rooms
  • Supply rooms with clean linen, arrange furnature and return patient care equipment to storage rooms.
  • Dusted and polished surfaces to achieve attractive shine.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to my supervisor .

Activity Aide

Kaiser Permanente
02.2009 - 03.2018
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring all activity areas were organized and properly equipped for scheduled events.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading daily activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Maintained master calendar and relevant records.

Activities Coordinator

Palolo Chinese Home
09.2007 - 01.2009
  • Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
  • Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and events into the daily schedule.
  • Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
  • Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.

Dental Assistant

Uehara Family Cosmetic Dentistry Inc.
10.2002 - 08.2007
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Shift Supervisor

Tower Records
11.1989 - 11.2000
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Inventory, ordering and stocking of product.

Education

High School Diploma -

Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Honolulu, HI

Certificate of Achievement - Dental Assisting

Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Payment Collection
  • Cleaning and organizing abilities
  • Activities Planning
  • Instrument Sterilization Techniques
  • Supply Replenishment

Timeline

Housekeeping Aide

Kaiser Permanente
03.2018 - Current

Activity Aide

Kaiser Permanente
02.2009 - 03.2018

Activities Coordinator

Palolo Chinese Home
09.2007 - 01.2009

Dental Assistant

Uehara Family Cosmetic Dentistry Inc.
10.2002 - 08.2007

Shift Supervisor

Tower Records
11.1989 - 11.2000

High School Diploma -

Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Certificate of Achievement - Dental Assisting

Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Eleanor Gonsalves