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KENY PARREIRA

Georgetown,United States

Summary

Compassionate Housekeeping & Personal Care Professional with extensive experience in elderly care, including assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean and organized home. Skilled in cooking and baking for restricted diets, as well as preparing meals and treats for special events. Passionate about cake decorating, floral arrangements, and gardening, bringing creativity and attention to detail to both culinary and decorative projects. Dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing, and well-maintained environment for those in need of personalized care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeper and Personal Care Assistant

Self Employed Services
Austin, Texas
09.2016 - Current
  • Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
  • Dusted and polished fixtures and cabinet hardware to maintain sparkling appearance.
  • Cleaned rugs and upholstery using vacuums and fabric shampoo when necessary.
  • Communicated with customers about requests for additional supplies or cleaning services.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
  • Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
  • Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
  • Waxed and polished wood furnishings to restore faded appearance.
  • Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
  • Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
  • Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
  • Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
  • Sorted and counted linens and organized in storage areas.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Transplanted seedlings into larger pots or containers when needed.
  • Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
  • Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
  • Applied fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides following safety protocols to promote plant health and control pests.
  • Watered plants and performed minor irrigation repair and adjustments.
  • Managed garden waste, composting organic materials, and disposing of non-compostable debris responsibly.
  • Cultivated and enriched soil, preparing grounds for planting flowers, shrubs, and trees.
  • Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
  • Created beautiful and unique flower arrangements for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions.

Baker and Cake Decorator

Bolos da Dinda
Anapolis, Goias
07.2010 - Current
  • Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
  • Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
  • Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
  • Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
  • Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
  • Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.
  • Attended training sessions related to food safety procedures and techniques.
  • Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
  • Created new recipes using available ingredients and for special occasions.
  • Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
  • Placed orders for additional supplies when necessary based on production needs.
  • Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
  • Created attractive dessert trays for catering events.
  • Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
  • Designed appealing product displays to maintain unique presentation.
  • Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
  • Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Handled cash, credit card and check transactions.
  • Applied creative techniques to design beautiful, memorable wedding cakes.
  • Cleaned display cases, utensils, and working spaces to keep sanitary work environment.
  • Measured ingredients accurately according to recipes used in the bakery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Antesina Santana
Anapolis, GO - BRAZIL
12-1992

Skills

  • Selfless towards clients and others
  • Caring personality
  • English language fluency
  • Quality assurance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Basic maintenance
  • Exceptional time management
  • Watering plants
  • Customer service-focused
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Focused and detail-oriented
  • Safe cleaning with chemicals
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Pet care assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Building maintenance
  • Ordering cleaning supplies
  • Childcare supportelder
  • Medical care support
  • Emotional companionship
  • Meal preparation
  • Bathing assistance
  • Relationship building
  • Vegetable cultivation
  • Gardening techniques
  • Floral arrangement techniques

Languages

English
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Housekeeper and Personal Care Assistant

Self Employed Services
09.2016 - Current

Baker and Cake Decorator

Bolos da Dinda
07.2010 - Current

High School Diploma -

Antesina Santana

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