Tiffany Soto
Du Quoin
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Gold Plate of Perry county
Du Quoin
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals regarding resident care plans.
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Trained new caregivers on company policies and resident care procedures.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Du Quoin
09.2013 - 08.2021
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to elderly clients.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration of prescriptions.
- Assisted with mobility and physical activities to promote independence.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client care updates.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Administered medications to elderly clients according to prescribed instructions.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Manager on Duty
McDonald's Restaurant, Short Enterprise
Du Quoin
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Supervised daily restaurant operations and maintained service quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured timely restocking of supplies.
- Addressed customer concerns and resolved issues promptly during shifts.
- Communicated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and collaboration.
- Trained new employees on job duties and company policies.
- Audited cash registers at the end of each shift for accuracy.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or preparing reports.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Grill Manager
McDonald's Short Enterprise
Du Quoin
09.2001 - 07.2005
- Supervised grill operations to ensure consistent food quality and safety standards.
- Trained staff on grill techniques and equipment usage for optimal performance.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials needed for grill preparation.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food delivery and reduce wait times.
- Monitored temperature controls to maintain food safety during cooking processes.
- Implemented cleaning schedules for grill equipment and kitchen areas to ensure hygiene.
- Managed front-of-house staffing needs during peak hours by delegating duties accordingly.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Education
Du Quoin High School
Du Quoin, ILSkills
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Daily living assistance
- Meal preparation
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassionate client care
Certification
- CPR certified
- Department of Aging care certified
- Fire safety
Timeline
Caregiver
Gold Plate of Perry county
08.2021 - Current
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed Services
09.2013 - 08.2021
Manager on Duty
McDonald's Restaurant, Short Enterprise
09.2013 - 02.2016
Grill Manager
McDonald's Short Enterprise
09.2001 - 07.2005
Du Quoin High School