Larisa Kano
Barrington, IL,IL
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Homewatch Caregivers Of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Sales Associate
Pasquesi Home & Gardens
Barrington, IL
03.2000 - 08.2001
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of marketing initiatives to promote store events and special promotions.
Manager's Assistant
Cieltnecibas Pasaule
Riga, Latvia
04.1997 - 05.1999
- Utilized [Software] to create and edit correspondence, documents, and materials.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and reported pertinent information to employees.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Travel Agent
TBS
Riga, Latvia
04.1995 - 03.1997
- Managed complex itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances without sacrificing customer satisfaction or incurring unnecessary expenses.
- Maintained detailed records of client transactions, ensuring accurate billing information was always on hand for future reference or dispute resolution purposes.
- Organized group tours, coordinating logistics and accommodations to ensure a smooth experience for all participants.
- Developed process improvements and long-term business strategies through analysis of customer feedback.
Education
Associate of Science - Dietary Tecnician
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL06.2007
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pedagogical School
Riga, Latvia05.1990
High School Diploma -
Vidusskola 70
Riga, Latvia05.1986
Skills
- Schedule Maintenance
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Physical Stamina
- Schedule Management
- Cooking
- Nutrition
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Homewatch Caregivers Of Crystal Lake
10.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Pasquesi Home & Gardens
03.2000 - 08.2001
Manager's Assistant
Cieltnecibas Pasaule
04.1997 - 05.1999
Travel Agent
TBS
04.1995 - 03.1997
Associate of Science - Dietary Tecnician
William Rainey Harper College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pedagogical School
High School Diploma -
Vidusskola 70
Quote
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Tenzin Gyatso, Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Certification
- Private Pilot license - September 2014
- Creative Thinking - September 2023
- IT support fundamentals - February 2024