Tamarah Hickey
Peru,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Logansport State Hospital, skilled in elderly care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance residents' quality of life through personalized care plans and effective communication. Dependable and responsible, I excel in maintaining a safe environment while fostering positive relationships with clients.
Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.
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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Logansort State Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Maintained clean and safe environment by adhering to hygiene protocols and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for each resident.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with residents.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Facilitated recreational activities to enhance social interaction and mental well-being of residents.
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate cash handling and balance at end of shifts.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product information and recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area for improved customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service speed during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in daily operations.
- Supported inventory management by restocking shelves and monitoring product availability.
- Trained new staff on cashier procedures and customer service standards for operational consistency.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Engaged in ongoing training to improve caregiving skills and knowledge of best practices in patient care.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Online Shopper
Meijer
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Coordinated online grocery orders to ensure timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, maximizing product availability for online shoppers.
- Trained new staff on order picking procedures and Meijer's e-commerce systems.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing personalized service during order selection and checkout.
- Monitored order accuracy, reducing discrepancies through meticulous attention to detail.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and issues.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with customers by providing personalized shopping experiences.
- Streamlined order processing for faster delivery times and increased customer satisfaction.
- Managed returns and exchanges efficiently, maintaining customer loyalty while adhering to company policies.
- Maximized revenue through effective product recommendations based on customer preferences and needs.
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Increased repeat business by building rapport with customers through exceptional service and follow-up communications.
Cashier
Taco Bell
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately using POS systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Assisted team members in training new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints, enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
Cashier
McDonald's
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warsaw High School
Warsaw, IN06-2022
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Licensed CPR, Logansport, Indiana State Hospital, 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Cooking
- working with people
- helping people when they can't do it on their own
Timeline
Caregiver
Logansort State Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
03.2025 - 09.2025
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
11.2023 - 10.2025
Online Shopper
Meijer
01.2022 - 02.2025
Cashier
Taco Bell
01.2019 - 12.2021
Cashier
McDonald's
01.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Warsaw High School