Laite Vonokula
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe and nurturing environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am capable to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. As a Communicative customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. History managing large amounts of inbound calls and sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Offers skill with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Fiji Prime In Home Care
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in home environments.
- Developed personalized care plans to meet individual client needs and preferences.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Provided companionship through engaging conversations and recreational activities to enhance emotional well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments, enhancing access to essential services.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting client independence and participation in community activities.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Offered emotional support during challenging times by providing compassionate conversation and understanding presence during difficult situations.
- Facilitated medication management for clients, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, including daily logs of activities and observed behaviors.
- Assisted clients with personal grooming tasks, preserving dignity and selfesteem.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols; ensured prompt medical attention while remaining calm and supportive.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- 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 with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Part Time Front Desk Receptionist
Fiji Prime In Home Care
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Maintained a professional and welcoming front desk area, setting a positive first impression for guests.
- Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
- Greeted and assisted visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, enhancing communication flow within the organization.
Part Time Front Desk Receptionist
Fiji Prime In Home Care
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Maintained a professional and welcoming front desk area, setting a positive first impression for guests.
- Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
- Greeted and assisted visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, enhancing communication flow within the organization.
Companion Caregiver
Fiji Prime In Home Care
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients, enhancing overall well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for clients.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet client needs.
- Preparing and serving meals for clients
- Assist with shower and personal hygiene.
- Doing laundry and light house keeping.
Caregiver Attendant
Private Care
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
Housekeeping Attendant
Inn At Whittier
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Removed trash from rooms and replaced liners to wastebaskets.
- Inspected each room for cleanliness, utilizing checklist to meet company standards.
- Maintained lobbies, guest rooms and halls, keeping safe environment for patrons.
- Polished and sanitized floors, counters, bathtubs and window sills.
- Reported guest issues, safety and maintenance concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Furnished guests with clean linens and supplied rooms with toiletries.
- Washed and polished glass windows and doors to keep entryways clear and professional.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Informed supervisor when supplies were low.
- Assisted other hotel attendants with cleaning and room setup tasks during peak periods and holidays.
- Followed manufacturer instructions for using chemicals and equipment to avoid burns, injuries and workplace accidents.
- Organized supplies for use based on expected customer needs.
- Coached new housekeeping personnel by demonstrating approved cleaning procedures.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
Preschool Teacher
Anchorage Christian Preschool
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Program Development and Management
- Lesson Planning
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Strategic oversight
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jasper Williams High School
FIJI12.2015
Skills
Customer service
Critical thinking
Vacuuming and sweeping
Ordering cleaning supplies
Priority management
Inventory oversight
Basic clerical knowledge
Teaching
Multitasking and Organization
Heavy Lifting
Compassionate Client Care
Dependable and Responsible
Respectful and Compassionate
Compassionate Communication
Housekeeping
Community Activities
Case Management Experience
Behavior Redirection
Time Management
Patient Companionship
Knowledge of State Regulations
Verbal and Written Communication
Problem-Solving
Basic Housekeeping
Additional Information
- Assisted and supervised children through entire school day. Creating weekly lesson plans and implementing them to four and five year olds. Stimulating the children's learning abilities in order to prepare them for kindergarten. Maintain classroom clean and well organized. Give parents an oral report of activities done and how the child did throughout the day. Planning and executing indoor and outdoor experiences appropriate to the development levels of the children. Provide children with a safe and a happy learning environment.
Languages
Fijian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
Fiji Prime In Home Care
05.2025 - 08.2025
Part Time Front Desk Receptionist
Fiji Prime In Home Care
08.2024 - 08.2024
Part Time Front Desk Receptionist
Fiji Prime In Home Care
11.2023 - 01.2024
Companion Caregiver
Fiji Prime In Home Care
10.2023 - 01.2024
Caregiver Attendant
Private Care
01.2022 - 06.2023
Housekeeping Attendant
Inn At Whittier
08.2021 - 11.2021
Preschool Teacher
Anchorage Christian Preschool
09.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Jasper Williams High School