Rita Ceballos
Porterville,CA
Summary
Efficient and reliable with hands-on experience in packaging operations across various industries. Skilled in operating packaging machinery, manual packing, and maintaining workplace safety standards. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Contributed to improving packaging speed and reducing material waste in previous roles, enhancing overall productivity.
Focused professional with superior skills in fulfillment, communication and time management. Proud professional experienced in working in solitary role or as part of busy team. Punctual with terrific work ethic.
Hardworking team member skilled at counting money, processing payments and building relationships. Precisely handles funds to maximize accounting accuracy and meet strict compliance standards.
Effectively meet front-end needs with skilled merchandising, customer support and register management. Proficient in processing purchases and returns with high accuracy and diligent attention to details. Sales expert promotes products and works to boost store profits.
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Compassionate Direct Care Provider known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, behavior management techniques, and emergency response readiness. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring exceptional support and care for individuals with diverse needs.
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Provider
Bella Homes
Porterville , California
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Established positive relationships with families of clients through regular communication.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Cashier
99 Cents Only
Porterville, California
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
Fruit Picker
Picar Inc
Tipton, California
09.2013 - 12.2018
- Used hand tools, ladders and other equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Identified, picked and sorted fruits according to size, type and ripeness.
- Harvested ripe fruits from trees and bushes.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks and drove to market or storage facilities.
- Stored harvested fruit properly in accordance with company policies.
- Culled damaged or over-ripe fruits from the harvest.
- Provided care to plants surrounding fruit picking areas.
- Loaded harvested fruit into crates or baskets for transport.
- Inspected fruit for defects, such as bruises or rot.
Waitress
La Carreta Restaurants
Porterville, California
12.2003 - 12.2012
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Adhered to all health codes set forth by local authorities regarding food preparation and storage.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Performed basic math calculations when computing bills for customers' meals.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
Direct Care Provider
Gaithers Homes
Porterville, California
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Established positive relationships with families of clients through regular communication.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Coordinated transportation services for appointments and activities.
Cashier
Cortez Market
Porterville, California
03.2005 - 09.2009
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Fruit Picker
United Labor Ser
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CASkills
- Labeling
- GMP implementation
- Container assembly
- Strapping machines
- Packing boxes
- Shipping/Shipments
- Product boxing
- Food safety regulations
- Shipping and receiving
- Packing equipment
- Supply management
Timeline
Direct Care Provider
Bella Homes
12.2023 - 10.2024
Cashier
99 Cents Only
07.2018 - 10.2022
Fruit Picker
Picar Inc
09.2013 - 12.2018
Direct Care Provider
Gaithers Homes
11.2009 - 04.2011
Cashier
Cortez Market
03.2005 - 09.2009
Waitress
La Carreta Restaurants
12.2003 - 12.2012
Fruit Picker
United Labor Ser
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
College of The Sequoias