Joseph Berariu
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Youth Leader, Teacher and Counselor building purposeful relationships to inspire personal confidence, spirit-driven growth and Biblical teachings. Proactive supporter of community outreach initiatives. Skilled Caregiver with substantial experience in providing personal care for peoples suffering from: amputation, surgery rehabilitation, alzheimer's disease, dementia, end of life stages, and grieving the loss of loved ones. Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Bilingual, native speaker in Romanian and English.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader
Bethany Romanian Pentecostal Church
01.2022 - Current
- Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
- Provided emotional support for struggling youths, including one-on-one mentoring sessions where appropriate.
- Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Mentored young individuals, emphasizing importance of goal-setting and self-improvement.
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
- Organized successful fundraising events, securing resources for youth programs.
- Provided and delivered sermons and teachings regarding issues/questions brought up by community's youth.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create safe and inclusive environments for all participants.
Cashier/Cook
H-E-B
06.2021 - Current
- Greeted customers with prompt and friendly service
- Maintained clear checkout area for tidy presentation
- Received feedback and complaints professionally while demonstrating exceptional customer service
- Used suggestive selling techniques to drive sales of promotional items
- Answered questions regarding special and seasonal products
- Kept up high pace to minimize customer wait times at checkout
- Supported trainees to match expected level of speed, product knowledge and customer service
- Assisted customers to locate hard-to-find items
- Set up merchandise displays, including endcaps, floor displays and aisles
- Found ways to enrich customer experience, recommending improvements to supervisor
Elderly Caregiver
Silver Star Home Care
03.2019 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night's sleep.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Inland Empire Hospice
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
- Prepared meals and snacks to provide proper nutrition and hydration.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Ensured safety at all times by monitoring environments closely for potential hazards or challenges related to individual conditions or limitations.
- Provided mental stimulation for dementia patients through engaging activities designed to slow cognitive decline.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Education
Bachelor of Theology - History/Philosophy/Literature/Religion/Counseling
Exodus University
Naples, FL06.2024
Bachelor of Theology -
Pleroma Bible College
San Antonio, TX2024
Bachelor of Theology -
Institutul Teologic Penticostal
Bucharest, Romania01.2020
Skills
- Strong communication
- Grief support
- Pastoral Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- End of life care
- Emotional Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Strong Work Ethic
- Accustomed to fast-paced environments
- Relationship Building
- Youth Mentoring
Community Service
- Volunteer at my Local church frequently.
- Worked 4 months as a live-in caregiver for elderly Veteran couple (96 and 99) preparing 3 meals a day, administering medication, monitoring symptoms and health decline, bathing, managing exercise, and cleaning. 24/7 care with 4 days leave a month.
- Assisted in constructing new youth center for Bethany Church.
- Volunteered as a caregiver in an elderly care facility for 4 years at Inland Empire Hospice and assisted in preparing meals, cleaning and companionship.
- Discipling and mentoring 10 youths within my local church.
Timeline
Youth Leader
Bethany Romanian Pentecostal Church
01.2022 - Current
Cashier/Cook
H-E-B
06.2021 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Silver Star Home Care
03.2019 - Current
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Inland Empire Hospice
01.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Theology - History/Philosophy/Literature/Religion/Counseling
Exodus University
Bachelor of Theology -
Pleroma Bible College
Bachelor of Theology -
Institutul Teologic Penticostal
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