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Riley Simon

Lawrence

Summary

Professional caregiver with a strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver (for patient with TBI)

Helpers Inc
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care and support to client, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being
  • Assisted with daily activities such as dressing, grooming, and medication management
  • Created personalized care plans for each client based on their individual needs and preferences
  • Maintained a clean and organized living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions
  • Engaged clients in meaningful activities such as reading, puzzles, crafts, or outings to promote mental stimulation
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to alleviate feelings of loneliness or isolation
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies by removing hazards from the environment
  • Assisted with occupational therapy exercises as directed by healthcare professionals
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding sensitive personal information about clients at all times
  • Demonstrated patience, empathy, and understanding when dealing with individuals experiencing cognitive decline or memory loss
  • Fostered positive relationships with family members by providing regular updates on the well-being of their loved ones

Doordash Driver

DoorDash
02.2022 - Current
  • Receive orders, pick them up, and deliver them
  • Follow any specific order requests
  • Voted 'best driver' for many deliveries
  • My personal customer rating is at 4.85 out of 5 stars
  • Customers have mentioned in my ratings that I have great communication skills, I am friendly, I follow delivery instructions well, and I handle my orders with care
  • I have made 200+ deliveries

Hostess & Catering Server

Merchants Pub & Plate
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Answered telephone inquiries
  • Scheduled reservations
  • Assigned & directed guests to their table
  • Accommodated and managed large parties
  • Managed customer requests
  • Monitored training of new employees
  • Managing a waitlist
  • Carrying heavy Items across the restaurant including: chairs, tables, glass water bottle racks, glass cup racks, etc

Cross Trained (Server & Host)

Old Chicago Pizza
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Take food and drink orders in a timely, organized, professional manner
  • Completing tasks assigned to me
  • Constant multitasking
  • Memorize allergen information as well as current specials
  • Answer questions about the menu & upselling while doing so
  • Make sure my table section (and others) are neat and tidy
  • Providing excellent wait service so customers leave satisfied and continue coming back
  • Opening and closing the restaurant
  • Counting money
  • Performing under pressure

Education

Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Johnson County Community College

High school diploma -

Ottawa Sr High School
Lawrence, KS
05.2022

Skills

  • Social listening
  • Organizational skills
  • Cash Handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Team worker
  • Time management
  • Positive mindset
  • Good communication
  • Problem solving
  • Understanding
  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Decision making
  • Collaboration
  • Flexible with availability
  • Working well under pressure
  • Working well in a fast paced environment
  • Comprehensive
  • Dedicated
  • Reliable
  • Always willing to improve on skills/learn new things
  • Childcare
  • Psychology
  • Communication skill
  • Basic math
  • Multi-tasking
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Career skills certificate in culinary class
  • Completed family studies and early childhood pathways with certification
  • Driver's License

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Suma Cum Laude Honors by completing high school education with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Top 5% of my class in high school for a few years.
  • Completed Family Studies & Early Childhood pathways in high school.
  • Received my Associate's Degree with honors.

Timeline

Caregiver (for patient with TBI)

Helpers Inc
07.2023 - Current

Hostess & Catering Server

Merchants Pub & Plate
03.2023 - 08.2023

Cross Trained (Server & Host)

Old Chicago Pizza
07.2022 - 02.2023

Doordash Driver

DoorDash
02.2022 - Current

High school diploma -

Ottawa Sr High School

Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Johnson County Community College
Riley Simon