Gwendolyn Sands
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Caring Home Health Aide dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HHA/CNA
La Posada Rehab
04.2013 - Current
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Cashier/Stock Associate
Whole Food Market
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
A&G Takeaway
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Eleuthera, Bahamas06.1980
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Range of motion exercises
- Time management
- Nutrition management
- Toileting support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Product Restocking
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Handling
- Cash Register Operation
- POS Systems
- ID Verification
- Staff Management
- Health Code Compliance
- Portioning
Timeline
Cashier/Stock Associate
Whole Food Market
01.2023 - 10.2023
HHA/CNA
La Posada Rehab
04.2013 - Current
Restaurant Owner/Operator
A&G Takeaway
01.2008 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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