Joshua Dennis
Martinez,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with expertise in personal care assistance, medication administration, and health monitoring. Proven ability to maintain a safe environment while providing emotional support to clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Private Residence
Martinez, California
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment within the home for clients.
- Monitored clients' health conditions and reported changes to family members.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Bartender
Zio Fraedo's
Pleasant Hill, California
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Mixed drinks and cocktails following established recipes and customer preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Engaged with customers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere through conversation and service.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Poured wine, beer, and cocktails for patrons.
Bartender
Club 1220
Pleasant Hill, California
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Mixed drinks and cocktails following established recipes and customer preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on drink preparation and customer interaction skills.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food and drink orders efficiently.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while ensuring compliance with cash handling procedures.
- Engaged with customers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere through conversation and service.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Teacher's Assistant
St. Catherine Of Siena
Martinez, California
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom activities and materials for students.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
Direct Support Professional
Res Success
Martinez, California
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving personal goals and skills.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Care plan implementation
- Client relationship management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Private Residence
07.2024 - Current
Bartender
Zio Fraedo's
02.2024 - 08.2024
Bartender
Club 1220
01.2023 - 04.2024
Teacher's Assistant
St. Catherine Of Siena
08.2022 - 04.2024
Direct Support Professional
Res Success
08.2021 - 08.2022