Jenifer Bahena
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented printer operator with expertise in equipment maintenance and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance workflow through effective problem-solving and team collaboration.
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Motivated professional with several years of experience juggling multiple priorities to keep company running smoothly. Communicative team leader possessing outstanding time management and documentation abilities. Polished in overseeing employee performance and guiding and motivating new talent.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laser Printer Operator
RHM
Carol Stream, IL
05.2025 - Current
- Operated laser printers to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently.
- Monitored printer performance and maintained equipment, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
- Adjusted printer settings to accommodate various print jobs and specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting for printing issues.
- Followed safety protocols while handling printing equipment and materials.
- Trained new operators on equipment use and safety guidelines, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Communicated with other departments regarding printing needs and requirements.
- Identified potential problems before they caused major damage or disruption of workflow.
- Verified printer software updates prior to job tasks, ensuring seamless operations and compliance.
- Replaced defective components when needed in order to keep machines functioning properly.
- Organized paperwork prior to scanning or printing documents for accuracy and efficiency.
- Inspected printed output for clarity, color accuracy, alignment, and overall quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained records of all prints produced, including quantity and type of material used.
- Used advanced software applications such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for complex projects.
- Maintained printer supplies, such as paper and toner cartridges, ensuring that the necessary materials were always available for use.
- Repaired damaged printer components using specialized tools to restore functionality. with specialized tools.
- Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
- Evaluated job orders for production requirements.
- Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
- Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures, and positions for printing.
- Prepared machines for printing and operated one- and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Tracked and organized warehouse inventory and accepted and stocked paper and supplies for shipments.
- Jogged and stacked paper, delivering blank or partially printed stock to equipment.
- Analyzed job orders to determine necessary materials and processes. to determine amount of paper needed, ink color and potential special instructions.
- Assessed inventory and ordered new ink, paper and other materials to keep supplies stocked.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
Machine Operator
Colonial bag
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Operated machinery for efficient production of bags and packaging materials.
- Monitored machine performance to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Conducted routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
- Adjusted machine settings to align with product specifications and production requirements.
- Configured machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in production processes.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and machine operation.
- Maintained detailed logs of machine operations and daily production output for quality control.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Managed computer programming to make labels for employees
Caregiver
Senior1Care
Deerfield, Illinois
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Facilitated client mobility and transportation to appointments and social activities, promoting engagement and independence.
- Provided daily personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure living environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing by providing physical support.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, contributing to improved overall client well-being.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Established safe living environments for clients through effective communication with family and staff regarding concerns and challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Manager's Assistant
W auto works
Villa Park, Illinois
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured efficient workflow.
- Assisted with inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
- Trained new staff on customer service protocols and store policies.
- Collaborated with team members to meet sales goals and service standards.
- Coordinated communication between upper management and store staff to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring seamless customer service, efficient inventory management, and effective staff scheduling.
- Managed daily cash handling procedures and resolved discrepancies.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
- Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Analyzed financial data to develop strategies that enhanced store profitability through targeted cost-saving measures.
- Assigned specific tasks to team members to enhance productivity. to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Assisted in maintaining employee records using HR management software and databases.
- Handled employee inquiries regarding benefits, leave, and workplace policies.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings, and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
- Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.
- Managed employee onboarding processes and documentation compliance for new hires.
- Prepared materials and reports for compliance audits.
- Maintained employee records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assisted in developing job descriptions and person specifications.
- Organized company-wide events, including team buildings and annual parties.
- Managed recruitment processes, including posting job ads, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
- Answered questions regarding salaries, benefits and other pertinent information.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain and verify information for screening and evaluation.
- Conducted candidate interviews to gain additional insight into professional background and skill set.
Education
Glenbard West Hight School
Glen Ellyn, ILHalf - CNA
Technology Center of DuPage
08.2019 - 12.2019
Skills
- Printer operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Print quality assurance
- Software application
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Software knowledge
- Digital printing
- Machine operation
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Employee training
- Workplace safety
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and labeling
- Basic math
- Order reading
- Personal care
- Autism support
- Medication management
- End-of-life care
- Dining room support
- Basic housekeeping
- Documentation
- Elderly care
- Medication coordination
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Daily living activities assistance
- Medication administration
- Medication assistance
- Wound care
- Patient transfers
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Light housekeeping
- Intake recording
- Medical terminology
- Staff training
- Data analysis
- Sales reporting
- Staff management
- Staff supervision
- Team leadership
- Money handling
- Marketing
- Team building
- employee onboarding
- payroll processing
- inventory management
- customer service
- New hire orientation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Laser Printer Operator
RHM
05.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Colonial bag
04.2022 - 11.2025
Caregiver
Senior1Care
09.2020 - 04.2022
Half - CNA
Technology Center of DuPage
08.2019 - 12.2019
Manager's Assistant
W auto works
02.2018 - 01.2020
Glenbard West Hight School