Jaimyra Sweet
Country Club Hills,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in patient transport, inventory management, and sterilization processes. Adept at ensuring the availability, cleanliness, and proper functioning of medical instruments in surgical settings. Strong knowledge of infection control protocols, patient handling, and teamwork in fast-paced healthcare environments. Seeking an Instrument Technician & Transporter Quality role to leverage skills in instrument sterilization, patient assistance, and hospital operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Help At Home Homecare
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
Warehouse Associate
Sam's Club
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
Assistant Manager
Kids Footlockers
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Patient Transporter
Fairview Ridges Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver Area High
Chicago, IL06-2003
Skills
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, data entry)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask in high-pressure environments
- Collaboration with medical professionals and support staff
- Customer Service & Sales Strategies
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Retail Operations & Inventory Management
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Help At Home Homecare
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Sam's Club
06.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager
Kids Footlockers
07.2019 - 03.2023
Patient Transporter
Fairview Ridges Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Carver Area High
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