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Kiarra Cartagena

Wilkes-Barre,PA

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven expertise in elderly care and medication management, honed at Lockhart Caregiver Services. Excelled in providing compassionate support and efficient problem-solving, ensuring client satisfaction and safety. Demonstrates strong ethics and effective communication, contributing to positive outcomes and team dynamics at Walmart. Achieved consistent quality goals, showcasing reliability and a flexible approach to challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Lockhart Caregiver Services
05.2021 - Current


  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.

Grocery Team Member

Walmart
06.2024 - 12.2024


  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Ensured proper storage of perishable items during transportation, minimizing spoilage or damage risks.
  • Adapted quickly to changing circumstances such as unexpected stock shortages or last-minute adjustments to orders, ensuring minimal disruptions to delivery timelines.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by maintaining open communication channels with colleagues and participating in problem-solving initiatives.
  • Implemented time-saving strategies such as coordinating multiple orders simultaneously to maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.

Education

Administrative Assistant

Job Corps
Hazleton, PA
10.2020

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong ethics
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Dementia care
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Care plan assessment

Timeline

Grocery Team Member

Walmart
06.2024 - 12.2024

Caregiver

Lockhart Caregiver Services
05.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Job Corps
Kiarra Cartagena