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LarRisha Fontenette

New Iberia,La

Summary

I have experience working in difficult circumstances and Am capable of being a teAm member. I Am able to keep up with demands in hectic settings by making the most of downtime. Maintains orderly, spotless, and secure work environments while paying close attention to crucial details.I am a trustworthy applicant willing to take on challenges in a role using job prioritizing and problem-solving skills to support team success. I am also good at identifying issues and developing effective solutions. Excellent communicator both orally and in writing with a proven track record of building relationships and surpassing objectives. I provided devoted residential care, with strong customer service, and great time management skills. I was a committed member of multiple residential care teams with a proven track record who helped people in assisted living facilities/ or their homes, feel comfortable and secure. I was a dedicated resident assistant who handled both everyday demands and urgent emergencies with confidence. Additionally, I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing and am searching for a chance to start my career in the industry while gaining experience doing background work . Any position I take on will have me eager to take the next step in my professional development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caretaker

Rosewood Assisted Living
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Caregiver

Right At Home
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • 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.

DSW

Leading Home Care Of Louisiana
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Stayed connected with residents through regular one-on-one contact to address concerns and offer assistance
  • Caring for the patient in the care of his/her own home
  • Kept a clean environment
  • Prepared Meals
  • Assisted with Daily Living Activities
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

PCA

Always Best Care Senior Service
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Stayed connected with residents through regular one-on-one contact to address concerns and offer assistance
  • Caring for the patient in the care of his/her own home
  • Kept a clean environment
  • Prepared Meals
  • Assisted with Daily Living Activities

Lead Cashier, Server, Hostess

Fiery Crab
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Creating a welcoming atmosphere for guest, providing accurate wait times and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas
  • Further developed organizational and people skills to make sure guests had a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive till their departure
  • Great Customer Service
  • Replenishing everything by the end of the night
  • POS system

Caregiver

Garden View Assisted Living
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Stayed connected with residents through regular one-on-one contact to address concerns and offer assistance
  • Assisted residents with obtaining maintenance service for leaky faucets and broken air conditioning
  • Kept building records current with documentation of incidents, maintenance requests, or resident issues
  • Conducted regular inspections and wrote discipline reports to maintain compliance with residential requirements
  • Inspected resident hall rooms and apartments to meet health and safety standards
  • Protected residents and advisors by securing entrances and exits from unauthorized entry
  • Patrolled hallways every 2 Hours to check for safety, security and behavioral concerns
  • Checked residential areas to verify housekeeping and address sanitation concerns
  • Engaged residents and improved community relations with special events, trips and social functions
  • Kept senior university staff informed about student activities through continuously updated logs and regular reports

Education

Bachelors Of Science - Nursing

Southern University A& M College

High School Diploma -

New Iberia Senior High School
05.2019

Skills

  • Team member
  • Job prioritizing
  • Problem-solving
  • Identifying issues
  • Developing effective solutions
  • Excellent communicator
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Caretaker

Rosewood Assisted Living
05.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Right At Home
10.2023 - 05.2024

DSW

Leading Home Care Of Louisiana
07.2023 - 11.2023

PCA

Always Best Care Senior Service
07.2023 - 08.2023

Lead Cashier, Server, Hostess

Fiery Crab
07.2022 - 06.2023

Caregiver

Garden View Assisted Living
05.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelors Of Science - Nursing

Southern University A& M College

High School Diploma -

New Iberia Senior High School
  • CPR/AED Certification
LarRisha Fontenette