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Samantha Navarro

Simi Valley,CA

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver/med Tech

Vista Of Simi Valley
08.2023 - Current
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Volunteer

Saint Francis Of Assisi Church
01.2015 - Current

helped with yearly festivals, taco sale, christmas tree sale, firework sale. all for donations to the church.

helped with setting up and cleaning up.

  • Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
  • Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
  • Contributed to strategic planning meetings, providing valuable insights based on firsthand experience with target populations.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.

Amazon Associate

Amazon
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, improving overall business performance.
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning, fostering professional development opportunities for staff members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained.
  • Led training sessions for new employees to ensure smooth integration into the company culture and workflow.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing campaigns that effectively reached target audiences, driving brand awareness and increasing revenues.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on customer service strategies and techniques.
  • Oversaw budget planning and allocation activities, optimizing financial resources to support organizational objectives efficiently.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.

Team Member

Taco Bell
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Monitored and verified all merchandise was properly priced and labeled.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures while sustaining high-quality work standards under pressure.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adjusting workload as necessary to meet deadlines.
  • Optimized workflows with proactive problem-solving and process improvements that streamlined day-to-day operations.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication and implementing effective collaboration tools.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally in order to enhance overall team performance, leading to increased efficiency in project execution.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Achieved improved sales results with persuasive presentations that showcased product benefits while addressing client needs.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.

Team Member

Little Caesars
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Monitored and verified all merchandise was properly priced and labeled.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures while sustaining high-quality work standards under pressure.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Facilitated successful project outcomes through meticulous organization of resources while maintaining open lines of communication among stakeholders.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively and adjusting workload as necessary to meet deadlines.
  • Optimized workflows with proactive problem-solving and process improvements that streamlined day-to-day operations.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication and implementing effective collaboration tools.
  • Strengthened relationships between departments with regular meetings focused on promoting understanding of individual roles and shared objectives.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fillmore Senior High School
Fillmore, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Flexible Schedule
  • Household Cleaning
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • PPE Usage
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Housekeeping
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Daily living assistance
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Progress Tracking
  • [Language] Fluency

Timeline

Caregiver/med Tech

Vista Of Simi Valley
08.2023 - Current

Amazon Associate

Amazon
08.2022 - 08.2023

Team Member

Taco Bell
01.2021 - 02.2022

Team Member

Little Caesars
09.2020 - 01.2021

Volunteer

Saint Francis Of Assisi Church
01.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fillmore Senior High School
Samantha Navarro