Faith Chandler
Grand Junction
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with experience providing daily living assistance to elderly patients. Skilled in maintaining health and dignity while adapting to individual needs. Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to multitask and provide first aid and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pediatric dental specialists
Grand Junction
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted pediatric dentists during examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies efficiently.
- Educated parents and children on oral hygiene practices and preventive care methods.
- Conducted initial patient assessments, recording medical histories and current medications.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained accurate dental records in the system.
- Supported the implementation of infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with young patients to reduce anxiety during dental visits.
- Collaborated with dental team members to enhance workflow and provide quality care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Caregiver
Commons of Hilltop
Grand Junction
03.2024 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients, understanding their personal stories and daily routines.
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance.
- Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with clients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Established personal relationships with clients to maintain patient comfort and care.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Maintained a clean environment for patients by following proper infection control protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and provided necessary first aid.
- Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to patients to keep mentally healthy and alert.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
- Protected health information according to HIPAA policies and procedures.
Concessions Worker
Studt's Pumpkin Patch
Grand Junction
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided customer service and hospitality to guests in a professional manner.
- Assisted in setting up and restocking the front of house area with necessary items.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and ensured they had an enjoyable dining experience.
- Performed cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopped and washing dishes, to keep equipment, and facilities sanitary.
- Efficiently handled large groups of customers during peak hours without sacrificing quality of service.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Engaged pleasantly with customers, driving great service and satisfaction.
- Rang up customers and processed cash, credit card and digital payments through register system.
- Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with customers and colleagues.
- Exhibited a positive attitude when dealing with difficult customers or situations.
- Verified accuracy of order tickets prior to delivering meals to customers' tables.
- Built relationships with regular customers through friendly conversations and personalized attention.
- Collaborated closely with kitchen staff to ensure orders were accurate and delivered quickly.
Front of House Employee
Chick-Fil-A
Grand Junction
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Worked collaboratively with other employees to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Kept work area and surroundings clean, following sanitation standards.
- Followed food safety guidelines when preparing, storing, and serving items.
- Performed regular maintenance duties such as cleaning counters, tables, and equipment between shifts or after closing hours.
- Operated cash registers accurately to ensure customer satisfaction during transactions.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors, wiping counters.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, addressing inquiries, and promptly resolving complaints.
- Cleaned up and broke down concession area at end of event.
- Maintained accurate cash handling procedures throughout shift.
- Maintained health and safety standards to reduce illness or injury.
- Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Performed pre-shift duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Memorized product menu to quickly serve customers.
- Processed payments using cash registers or other electronic payment methods.
- Restocked concession stands with necessary merchandise throughout the day.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills while managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Greeted patrons pleasantly and promptly took orders, enabling smooth customer flow.
- Prepared various food items such as hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pretzels, and pizza slices according to established recipes.
- Prepared simple foods and beverages utilizing company recipes and portion standards.
- Accepted payment from customers and made change as necessary.
- Organized eating, service, and kitchen areas.
- Restocked supplies such as napkins, condiments, and straws throughout the day for convenience of customers.
- Scrubbed and polished counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and cleaned glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
- Developed positive relationships with other staff members through active participation in team meetings and activities.
- Kept track of inventory levels and ordered new stock when needed.
Education
Fruita Monument
Fruita, COSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- First aid and safety
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Chair-side assistance
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Stress management
- Compassionate care
- Patient relations
- First aid training
- Impression taking skills
- Oral health education
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Sanitation protocols
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pediatric dental specialists
03.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Commons of Hilltop
03.2024 - Current
Concessions Worker
Studt's Pumpkin Patch
04.2022 - 03.2024
Front of House Employee
Chick-Fil-A
10.2021 - 10.2023
Fruita Monument