Louis Basden
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
I have spent the year and a half taking care of an elderly disable men. I have learn all aspects of helping another human being care for themselves. I enjoy helping people help themselves. I have also have laborer/mechanic experience of over 10 plus years in residential and commercial services, inspections, handy work, and repairs. Proven management skills and accustomed to working in adverse weather conditions. Experience includes painting, loading and unloading, forklift operation, car mechanics, equipment and home repairs. Enthusiastic and dependable, always willing to learn and acquire new skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
PAINTER
All Around Painter Inc
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks
- Select correct brushes and materials for jobs
- Purchase equipment and supplies from vendors.
OFFICE MANAGER/LENDING AGENT
Triton Lending Group
01.2003 - 02.2015
- Developed loan contracts and explained contract terms to clients
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs
- Informed customers of loan application requirements and deadlines
- Listened carefully to customer complaints and swiftly resolved issues by taking appropriate action
- Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about processes
- Updated client account information and records in company databases
- Prepared reports for customers with delinquent and irreconcilable accounts.
FOREMAN/FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Batell LLC
12.1988 - 05.2005
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Released materials into hoppers to minimize waste
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Don Antonio Lugo High School
Chino, CASome College (No Degree) -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.1988
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Power and Hand Tools
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Thinking
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping Duties
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
PAINTER
All Around Painter Inc
12.2019 - 01.2023
OFFICE MANAGER/LENDING AGENT
Triton Lending Group
01.2003 - 02.2015
FOREMAN/FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Batell LLC
12.1988 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Don Antonio Lugo High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Azusa Pacific University