Esmeralda Chavarria
Chicago,IL
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Floater, Caregiver
HealthCare Plus
Chicago, Illinois
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Server
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Des Plaines, Illinois
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Banquet Server
Maggianos
Chicago, Illinois
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided assistance throughout the event.
- Provided prompt, friendly service to all guests during banquets or catered events.
- Carried trays of food items from kitchen to dining areas.
- Checked guest satisfaction levels throughout the event ensuring their needs were met promptly and courteously.
- Transported dirty dishes from dining areas to kitchen for cleaning after each course was finished.
- Cleared away used plates and utensils following end of meal service.
Cashier
Burger King
Lincolnwood, Illinois
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School, Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, Illinois06-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Tricocci University, Chicago, IL
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Basic Housekeeping
- Compassionate client care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Bilingual [spanish & english] Fluency
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Floater, Caregiver
HealthCare Plus
07.2024 - Current
Banquet Server
Maggianos
04.2022 - 09.2022
Server
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
07.2021 - 07.2024
Cashier
Burger King
09.2020 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School, Chicago, IL, US
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Tricocci University, Chicago, IL