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Richard Modest

Ruston,LA

Summary

Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Tire and Lube Technician

Wal Pole Tire Service
Ruston, LA
04.2016 - Current
  • Ensured that shop area was clean at all times including floors, walls, tools and equipment.
  • Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
  • Operated lifts in order to raise vehicle off ground for access underneath it.
  • Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
  • Inspected tire casings for defects holes and tears to determine needed repairs.
  • Repaired punctures and patched tubes as needed.
  • Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
  • Prepared rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting.
  • Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping work areas organized.
  • Located tire punctures by inspection or immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
  • Rotated tires for customers to help improve wear patterns.
  • Balanced wheels using a computerized wheel balancer machine.
  • Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
  • Completed tire rotations on diverse vehicle makes and models.

Caregiver/House Sitter

Self Employed
Ruston, LA
01.1997 - 02.2025
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ruston High School
Ruston, LA
05-1992

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Record keeping
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Safe lifting techniques
  • Meal preparation
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Landscaping techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tire and Lube Technician

Wal Pole Tire Service
04.2016 - Current

Caregiver/House Sitter

Self Employed
01.1997 - 02.2025

High School Diploma -

Ruston High School

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