Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer
Jessica Parker

Jessica Parker

Lynnwood,WA

Summary

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Giver

Personal Business
06.2016 - Current
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Cook

Ocean Springs Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.

Tax Preparer

H&r Block
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.

Art Instructor

Girl Scouts Of America
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
  • Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.

Bus Driver

Coastal Transit Authority
10.2008 - 08.2009
  • Driving 8 to 10 hours a day while still maintaining safety standers
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.

To-Go Specialist / Prep-Cook

Chilli's Grill & Bar
10.2005 - 06.2006
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Casino Cage Cashier

Treasure Bay Casino
06.2002 - 10.2004
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Enforced company standard operating procedures, gaming regulations and Title 31 compliance.
  • Processed various cash transactions and answered gaming customer questions.
  • Counted and recorded assigned funds and made exchanges of funds throughout shift.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Verified individual amounts of loose coin and bundled paper money.
  • Issued gaming coins and tokens to customers for cash.

Education

Associate of Science - Marine Biology

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS

Skills

  • Passenger Interaction
  • DOT Standards
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Dependable and Trustworthy
  • Emergency Situations
  • Account Strategy
  • Daily Logs
  • Client Support
  • Customer Experience

Timeline

Care Giver

Personal Business
06.2016 - Current

Cook

Ocean Springs Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2016

Tax Preparer

H&r Block
01.2014 - 05.2015

Art Instructor

Girl Scouts Of America
05.2013 - 07.2013

Bus Driver

Coastal Transit Authority
10.2008 - 08.2009

To-Go Specialist / Prep-Cook

Chilli's Grill & Bar
10.2005 - 06.2006

Casino Cage Cashier

Treasure Bay Casino
06.2002 - 10.2004

Associate of Science - Marine Biology

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Jessica Parker