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Idel Clarke

Newark,NJ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Worker

Private Care
Long Island, NY
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as medical or nursing staff directed.
  • Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and independence.
  • Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient health status, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.

Restaurant Cashier

3 in 1
Queens, New York
04.2016 - 01.2023
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at the start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Handled high volume transactions calmly, maintaining composure under pressure and delivering excellent customer service.
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously, prioritizing tasks according to immediate needs of the restaurant operation.
  • Performed end-of-shift duties such as cleaning cashier stations, counting cash drawers, restocking supplies as needed.
  • Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring proper handling of currency and daily reconciliation procedures.
  • Maintained strict adherence to food safety regulations, promoting a clean and safe dining environment for guests.
  • Increased repeat business through friendly interactions and prompt resolution of customer inquiries.
  • Resolved potential conflicts between customers or staff members effectively, fostering a harmonious work environment.
  • Enhanced guest experience with exceptional service and positive demeanor during checkout process.
  • Implemented hygiene and safety protocols at cash register, ensuring customer confidence.

Direct Care Worker

Private Care
Stanford, CT
04.2007 - 04.2016
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support clients’ nutritional needs.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as medical or nursing staff directed.
  • Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Skills

First aid and safety

Patient care

Personal hygiene assistance

Compassionate caregiving

Emotional support

Medication administration

Adaptive learning

Client safety and first aid

Compassionate client care

Dementia care

Teamwork and collaboration

Housekeeping duties

Timeline

Direct Care Worker

Private Care
07.2024 - 05.2025

Restaurant Cashier

3 in 1
04.2016 - 01.2023

Direct Care Worker

Private Care
04.2007 - 04.2016