Samara Castellano
Bridgeport,MI
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Direct Care Worker with experience in assisting clients with daily living activities and emotional support. Proficient in health monitoring and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal client well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Direct Care Worker
golden heart home services-
Saginaw, Michigan
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients with personal needs, including exercise, bathing, and grooming, to enhance overall well-being.
- Facilitated mobility and independence for disabled individuals while monitoring safety to prevent accidents.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure client well-being.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in condition regularly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Organized client rooms, ensuring neat bedding, clean floors, and sanitized surfaces to promote a safe and comfortable environment.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
Home Health Aide
Safe Hands Warm Hearts
Saginaw, Michigan
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks and maintained a safe, clean living environment.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Provided mental and emotional support to enhance clients' overall well-being.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and maintained accurate records.
- Assisted with mobility and physical therapy exercises as directed by staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Facilitated communication with families to ensure clarity on client care and needs.
- Assisted clients in repositioning themselves in bed or moving to a standing position. in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
Cafe Worker
Speedway Gas Station
Saginaw, Michigan
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Welcomed customers upon arrival and assisted with menu selections to enhance dining experience.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Prepared food orders, such as sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness and organized cafe area to create a welcoming environment.
- Restocked supplies in designated areas to ensure availability for operations. in designated areas to ensure availability for operations. and replenished inventory throughout shifts.
Team Member
Rally's Fast Food Restaurant
Bay City, Michigan
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced food environment.
- Followed health and safety regulations while preparing and serving food items.
- Operated kitchen equipment to prepare food according to safety standards.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic by consistently putting in effort to complete tasks efficiently. to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
Housekeeper
Bay Valley Hotel And Resort
Saginaw, Michigan
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Responded promptly to guest requests, delivering exceptional customer service.
- Cleaned guest rooms to maintain a welcoming environment.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Replenished supplies in bathrooms and kitchens to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Followed safety protocols while using cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Relocated furniture to thoroughly clean baseboards and eliminate dust from hard-to-reach areas.
- Organized and maintained cleaning supplies stock for efficient operations.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
Cashier
KFC Restaurant
Essexville, Michigan-
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Delivered friendly, prompt service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Supported cash register operations to ensure accurate and efficient transactions.
- Kept front counter clean and organized to create welcoming environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Followed food safety standards during food preparation tasks.
- Performed assigned tasks to support daily operations to support daily operations. as assigned by management.
Education
My Virtual Academy
Skills
- Client care
- Health monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency response
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Record keeping
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
- Adaptive learning
- Care plan management
- Reliability and punctuality
- CPR certified
- Emotional support
- Mobility assistance
- Meal preparation
- Patient care
- Compassionate caregiving
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Safe Hands Warm Hearts
09.2023 - 01.2024
Cafe Worker
Speedway Gas Station
06.2023 - 09.2023
Direct Care Worker
golden heart home services-
03.2023 - 08.2025
Team Member
Rally's Fast Food Restaurant
02.2022 - 02.2023
Housekeeper
Bay Valley Hotel And Resort
06.2020 - 08.2020
Cashier
KFC Restaurant
09.2019 - 03.2020
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