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Katelea Brown

Wilber

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with experience at Wilber Care Center, skilled in compassionate care and fall prevention. Enhanced residents' quality of life through attentive support and effective meal preparation. Proven ability to maintain a clean environment while fostering emotional connections, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for all. Fast learner committed to teamwork and collaboration.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assisted Living Caregiver

Wilber Care Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene, promoting dignity and maintaining a clean environment for their comfort.
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily tasks.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation efforts, ensuring nutritious options were available for diverse dietary needs among residents.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies throughout the facility to minimize risk factors associated with potential injuries.
  • Upheld facility policies and procedures, ensuring the highest quality of care was consistently provided.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining independence by providing guidance during ambulation as needed around the facility''s premises.
  • Continuously educated self on best practices in assisted living caregiving to provide exceptional service in all aspects of the role.
  • Observed changes in resident behavior or health status, promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Continuously monitored residents'' well-being and promptly addressed any concerns to maintain a safe and nurturing living environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, contributing to a positive living atmosphere for all residents.
  • Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversations with residents while respecting privacy boundaries.
  • Implemented safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility challenges, reducing the risk of falls or injuries.
  • Maintained detailed documentation on resident interactions, incidents, and progress towards care plan goals for thorough record-keeping purposes.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Dishwasher

Shelia’s Bar & Grill
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
  • Utilized effective time management skills to balance dishwashing duties with any additional cleaning or food preparation tasks assigned.

Dishwasher/Wait Staff Member

Hotel Wilber/Klaafert LLC
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
  • Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
  • Reduced dish breakage by carefully handling delicate items during the washing process.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Education

Wilber-Clatonia High School
Wilber, NE
05-2026

Skills

  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Dementia care
  • Fall prevention
  • Toileting assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • Community Cleanup
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community

Timeline

Assisted Living Caregiver

Wilber Care Center
04.2024 - Current

Dishwasher

Shelia’s Bar & Grill
02.2024 - 04.2024

Dishwasher/Wait Staff Member

Hotel Wilber/Klaafert LLC
03.2023 - 01.2024

Wilber-Clatonia High School
Katelea Brown