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Karen  Tufarella

Karen Tufarella

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Reliable Job Title enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Pamela Trick-Tufarella
02.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Commercial Sales Associate

Advance Auto Parts
12.2020 - 09.2023
  • Attended training sessions on sales skills, product knowledge, technical information, as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Provided day-to-day support for Type accounts by answering inquiries, checking availability of products and corresponding with customers via email.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.

Private Caregiver

Robert Schmidlin
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.

Jack Dawson”s Sports Bar and Grill

Julianna
05.2012 - 07.2017
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
  • Assisted customers with carry-out service.
  • Processed payments for orders and provided customers with change.
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees to explain process flow and safety procedures.

Education

Automotive Engineering

BOCES
Suffolk NY
06.1988

Massapequa High School
Massapequa, NY
06.1987

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Records Maintenance
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Patient Care
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Client Requirements
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Client Transportation
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Household Chores
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Household Management
  • Running Errands
  • Personal Care Assistance

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Pamela Trick-Tufarella
02.2023 - Current

Commercial Sales Associate

Advance Auto Parts
12.2020 - 09.2023

Private Caregiver

Robert Schmidlin
09.2017 - 09.2021

Jack Dawson”s Sports Bar and Grill

Julianna
05.2012 - 07.2017

Automotive Engineering

BOCES

Massapequa High School
Karen Tufarella