Jill Barnes
Gering
Summary
Dedicated support professional with experience in personal care and educational environments. Skilled in time management, safety compliance, and fostering positive relationships. Ready to contribute to creating safe and supportive spaces for clients and students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caretaker
Helping Hands
Scottsbluff
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Documented daily care activities and client progress in care logs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering improved client well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility grounds by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
- Cultivated strong relationships with tenants through attentive customer service, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation.
Paraprofessional
Lake Minatare Elementary School
Minatare
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported students with individualized learning needs, enhancing their engagement and understanding during lessons.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted in implementing behavior management strategies, fostering a supportive environment for individual student growth.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction, promoting focused learning and collaboration.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Produce Clerk
Fresh Foods
Gering
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained fresh produce displays, enhancing visual appeal and ensuring product quality for customer satisfaction.
- Stocked shelves with fruits and vegetables according to store standards.
- Ensured cleanliness of produce section by following sanitation guidelines.
- Operated scales and cash registers for customer transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently replenish stock during peak hours, minimizing customer wait times.
- Rotated produce items to ensure freshness.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Followed established food safety guidelines when handling perishables such as fruits and vegetables.
- Verified prices and assisted customers in locating products throughout the store.
- Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
- Greeted each customer promptly, delivering excellent service and assisting with produce inquiries.
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
- Opened boxes and stocked products in appropriate sections.
- Answered shopper questions regarding shelf life and appropriate produce storage.
- Informed customers about various types of produce available.
- Utilized shrink wrap machine for wrapping products properly.
- Followed proper receiving procedures for perishable items.
- Operated cash register efficiently during peak business hours.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe shopping environment.
Cleaning Technician
Andori Solutions
Lincoln
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Cleaned and sterilized the Nebraska State Patrol Crime lab
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation in facilities, contributing to a safe environment.
- Operated cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor scrubbers.
- Followed safety protocols during all cleaning tasks.
- Inspected areas for cleanliness, identifying maintenance needs to uphold standards.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete cleaning assignments, enhancing overall workflow.
- Organized cleaning supplies and equipment for easy access and use.
- Checked inventory of cleaning supplies weekly and ordered replacements when necessary.
- Vacuumed carpets in offices, hallways, and other areas.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces such as countertops, sinks, microwaves, refrigerators.
- Disinfected door handles, telephones and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment for staff members.
- Swept and mopped all hard-surface floors in the facility.
- Cleaned and sanitized all bathrooms, including toilets, mirrors, sinks, and floors.
- Responded quickly to spills or messes to prevent staining or damage to flooring or furnishings.
- Emptied wastebaskets on a daily basis.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Sales Associate
Menards
Lincoln, Scottsbluff
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained store merchandise displays to ensure an organized shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory levels.
- Provided product knowledge to customers, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and resolved issues promptly.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Collaborated with sales team to meet and exceed group targets, enhancing overall store performance.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Ensured store cleanliness and organization, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Designed and implemented merchandise arrangements with signage and displays to boost customer engagement and sales.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
School Bus Driver
Morrill Public Schools
Morrill
08.2020 - 04.2024
- drove the small bus, vans and other vehicles
- Ensured student safety during daily transportation to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus for safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and bus routes.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
- Managed student behavior on the bus to maintain a safe environment.
- Monitored weather conditions to adjust routes as necessary for safety.
- Reported any maintenance issues promptly to ensure vehicle reliability.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Maintained order and discipline on the bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, mileage, and other data related to routes.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
- Kept up-to-date on changes in local roads, traffic patterns, and construction projects that may affect routes or schedules.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Reported accidents and completed required reports.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers.
- Tallied student count, mileage and fuel usage reports, forwarding to immediate supervisor for documentation purposes.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.
- Operated bus safety lighting to increase safety during bus stop boarding and departing.
Education
Drivers Education
SECC
Lincoln, NE01-2023
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Student supervision
- Vehicle operation
- Basic vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Documentation practices
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Written assessments
Certification
September 2023
Timeline
Caretaker
Helping Hands
12.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Lake Minatare Elementary School
08.2025 - 12.2025
Produce Clerk
Fresh Foods
04.2025 - 08.2025
Cleaning Technician
Andori Solutions
10.2024 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Menards
04.2024 - 10.2024
School Bus Driver
Morrill Public Schools
08.2020 - 04.2024
Drivers Education
SECC