Leona Sylvester
East Orange
Summary
Compassionate CHHA recognized for ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Skilled in providing basic patient care, monitoring health conditions, and assisting with daily living activities. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management, leveraging these soft skills to enhance patient experiences and support team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CHHA
Elara Care
East Orange
03.2025 - Current
- Provided companionship including conversations, reading books or playing games with clients.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders.
- Participated in continuing education classes to increase knowledge of geriatric care practices.
- Provided assistance with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and eating.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands and recreational activities as needed.
- Organized personal items like clothing, toiletries and other necessary items for patient use.
- Observed patient behavior for any signs of discomfort or distress.
Cashier
Burlington
Elizabeth
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Open and closed store
- Restocked and cleaned the front end of the store
- Communicated with customer about the products within the store
- Processed returns and exchanges
- Helped customers check out using the register
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Carteret
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Pack and prepare customers orders
- Create and reprint missing labels for orders
- Troubleshoot customers problems
- Ensure that all of the products meet quality requirements
- Scan and Load pallets onto the truck
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
Laborer
Tradesmen International
Trenton
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered supplies to different sites/locations such as lumber and sheetrock
- Operated rides
- Completed various other task depending on the clients need
Education
High School Diploma -
Evander Childs High School
Bronx, NY05.1998
Skills
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Teamwork
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan assessment
Timeline
CHHA
Elara Care
03.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
09.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier
Burlington
04.2021 - 08.2023
Laborer
Tradesmen International
04.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Evander Childs High School