Maria Gutierrez Ariza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced retail associate, managing retail to get out on the floor, for the customers to get the best shopping experience. Leader and listener, paying attention to detail. Over 11 years of community service at St. Monica Catholic Church. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Home Instead
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Ability to treat others and their property with dignity and care
- Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and respectful manner
- Ability to communicate properly and efficiently with the office
- Drive clients to appointments and help them with everyday needs and jobs
- Some patients may have dementia or out of the hospital needs.
- Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
- Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
Retail Associate
Ross Dress For Less
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Assisting customers in finding merchandise, restocking inventory and maintaining a clean and organized store
- The position required great communication skills and the ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Retail Associate
Burlington
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Effective working, rapid pace with precise quality and quantity of job being done
- Patience and kindness towards customers, healthy and peaceful environment made for other associates
- Early mornings, taking down boxes, organizing retail and taking it out to the floor for customers to buy.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
Education
Bach in Exercise and Sports Science, with an Emphasis in Pre-Rehabilitation Science -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2024
Minor in Nutrition -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2024
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- First aid and safety
- Reliability
- Positive and engaging demeanor
- Approachability
- Self-directed learning
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Patience and Focus
- Adaptable nature
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, Fall 2021
- Kiwanis Scholarship, Army Residence Community, 2022
Activities
- Volunteer, Saint Monica Catholic Church, 2010- present, Leadership skills, training new altar servers and giving a helping hand every week during mass times so the service runs well.
- Volunteer, Assistant Cross-Country Coach, 2018- 2021, Communication and record keeping Skills. Record keeping of times for every runner at every practice and competitions. Encouragement given to every runner as they trained and raced. Making a difference, relationship built within the team, respect, kindness, and dedication given and received.
Certification
BLS License -1/10/2026
Standard CPR/AED License -1/10/2026
Observation Experiences
Lampstand Nursing and Rehabilitation - Chiropractic setting (32 hours)
Lampstand Nursing and Rehabilitation - Inpatient Nursing Home (25 hours)
Texas Physical Therapist Specialist- Outpatient Orthopedic (26 hours +)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Home Instead
2023.05 - 2023.08
Retail Associate
Ross Dress For Less
2022.06 - 2022.08
Retail Associate
Burlington
2021.05 - 2021.08
Bach in Exercise and Sports Science, with an Emphasis in Pre-Rehabilitation Science -
Texas State University
Minor in Nutrition -
Texas State University
BLS License -1/10/2026
Standard CPR/AED License -1/10/2026
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