Ethan Lethbridge
Acton,CA
Summary
Kind team member with experience addressing physical and emotional needs.
Familiar with offering care and companionship. Well-organized with many skills and physically fit to handle any physical needs in the work place. Dedicated Worker passionate about raising high standards in the workplace. Knowledgeable and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Foothill retirement home center
Sun Valley, California
08.2024 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Auction Assistant
Orrill's Auction Studio
Sun Valley, CA
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared auction documents, including contracts and deeds.
- Organized auctions by setting up tables and chairs, arranging items for sale, and displaying materials.
- Provided assistance to the auctioneer during bidding processes.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory availability for upcoming auctions.
- Arranged merchandise in display cases according to type or size for maximum effect.
- Inspected merchandise prior to each sale to ensure quality standards were met.
- Calculated sales taxes on purchases made at auctions and collected them from customers as required by law.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed throughout the entire duration of an auction event.
- Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
- Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Culinary Student
California Conservation Corps
Fortuna, California
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of sauces and dressings for dishes.
- Organized and cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Developed recipes for a variety of cuisines and food types.
- Collaborated with chefs to create new menu items.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking, baking, grilling and serving.
- Performed quality control checks on all prepared ingredients prior to use.
- Prepared meals according to established standards of presentation, taste and sanitation guidelines.
- Trained new staff in proper kitchen safety procedures and techniques.
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed to complete daily tasks.
- Operated various kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers.
- Tasted foods before serving them to ensure desired flavor profiles were achieved.
House Painter
Job Corps Center
Long Beach, California
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared surfaces for painting by filling cracks, holes and other imperfections with caulk or putty.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied coats of paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Removed fixtures such as door knobs, light switch covers, window sashes and hardware prior to painting.
- Protected floors and furniture from paint spills using drop cloths.
- Applied sealants to protect painted surfaces from weathering elements.
- Inspected areas for needed repairs before applying primer or final coat of paint.
- Cleaned walls and woodwork with detergents or steam cleaners to remove dirt and grease.
- Selected appropriate materials such as primers, paints, thinners, varnishes and stains in accordance with job requirements.
- Assisted in mixing colors to match a desired shade when necessary.
- Vacuumed up dust after sanding surfaces prior to painting them.
- Sanded down existing finishes that were peeling or cracked before repainting them.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
Security Guard
Event staffing professionals
Santa Clarita, California
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points.
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management.
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons.
- Maintained order during special events such as concerts and conferences.
- Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
- Provided feedback to management regarding customer feedback received while greeting customers.
- Greeted customers warmly and enthusiastically upon arrival to the store.
- Provided customer service assistance, such as answering questions and providing directions.
House Mover
Let’s move
Palmdale, California
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Loaded and unloaded furniture and other items from customer's homes onto moving trucks for transport to new locations.
- Inspected residences prior to packing up furniture and other items to ensure that all items were accounted for.
- Assembled, disassembled, and wrapped furniture safely for transport.
- Used dollies, ramps, and hand-trucks to move heavy objects.
- Ensured the safety of customer belongings during loading and unloading process by using proper lifting techniques.
- Placed protective padding on walls, doorways, floors, banisters. before moving large pieces of furniture or appliances.
- Operated specialized machinery such as forklifts and hoists in order to move extremely large items safely.
- Provided customers with estimates of time needed to complete job based on labor hours required and distance traveled between locations.
- Assisted in setting up customer's new residence after arrival at destination location.
- Communicated with crew members regarding progress of job throughout day.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols established by company standards.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on moving truck prior to beginning each job assignment.
- Reported any damaged or missing items immediately upon discovery.
- Cleaned truck interior following completion of each job assignment.
- Followed instructions provided by supervisor regarding specific jobs assigned.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout entire process including loading and unloading procedures.
- Stored boxes in an organized manner within the truck so that they could be easily located upon arrival at destination location.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve quickly in order to resolve unexpected issues arising during course of job assignment.
- Adhered strictly to all regulations governing transportation of household goods across state lines or international borders.
- Planned safe and practical routes based on traffic patterns, weather conditions and company policies.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Loaded and unloaded company trucks with tools, equipment and furniture.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Communicated with customers regarding moving needs and deadlines.
- Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
- Moved customer boxes to and from trucks, working quickly to maintain schedules.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Braced, padded and supported items in packages to prevent shifting and damages.
- Walked through customer sites with checklists to verify job completion.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Labeled packages and boxes to keep track of client items.
- Handled customer transactions for services rendered and helped clients fill out appropriate paperwork.
- Coordinated pick-ups and deliveries with clients.
- Observed strict quality standards for box and furniture packing, avoiding damage or destruction of items.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
- Kept accurate records of inventory loaded onto truck along with corresponding weight measurements.
Thrift Store Clerk
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Quartz Hill, CA
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Greeted customers and answered questions about store policies, procedures, and services.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers, credit card machines, and other point-of-sale equipment.
- Organized merchandise displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by stocking shelves, sweeping floors, and removing trash from the store.
- Assisted in inventory control by counting stock items periodically throughout the shift.
- Provided excellent customer service by helping shoppers locate specific items or suggesting alternative products.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while handling sharp objects such as scissors, knives, and razor blades.
- Sorted donations of clothing, furniture, books, toys, electronics for resale in the store.
- Recorded sales transactions into a computer system accurately to ensure proper accounting practices were followed.
- Operated cash register efficiently during busy hours.
- Operated cash register by adhering to POS system processes and procedures when ringing sales and tendering correct change and receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sunburst Youth Academy
Los Alamitos, CA06-2022
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Conflict resolution
- Direct patient care
- Safety awareness
- Menu planning
- Knife skills
- Employe and visitor screening
- Customer satisfaction
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Heavy lifting
- Planning and organizing
Timeline
Caregiver
Foothill retirement home center
08.2024 - 10.2024
Auction Assistant
Orrill's Auction Studio
01.2024 - 07.2024
Culinary Student
California Conservation Corps
12.2022 - 01.2024
House Painter
Job Corps Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Security Guard
Event staffing professionals
05.2020 - 11.2020
House Mover
Let’s move
02.2019 - 10.2020
Thrift Store Clerk
Salvation Army Thrift Store
11.2018 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Sunburst Youth Academy