Jonathan Smith
Huntertown
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to improvise and take the unorthodox approach to succeed. Professional experience within incredibly stressful environments with legal repercussions if the guidelines were not followed, or the primary goal was not achieved.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Senior1Care
Fort Wayne
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare providers about client needs.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and errands.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in condition promptly.
- Supported family members by offering resources and guidance on caregiving challenges.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal care tasks in a respectful manner.
- 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.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
sales associate
Furniture Row
Fort Wayne
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting furniture based on style and budget preferences.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Educated customers on product features and benefits to enhance their experience.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Participated in training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Corrections Officer
Allen County Sheriff's Office
Fort Wayne
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.
Utility Operator
Carlex Glass Of America LLC
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Responded to calls during utility emergencies to protect integrity of machinery and conserve resources.
- Used and monitored computer energy management system with broad knowledge of typical system metrics and associated alarms, alerts and warnings.
Meat Clerk
Albright's
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
- Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
- Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smith's Academy
Huntertown, IN01-2020
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to do any and all physical tasks
- Quick comprehension and learning ability
- Detail oriented
- Improviser
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Restraint Techniques
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Emergency Response
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Emotional resilience
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
Timeline
Caregiver
Senior1Care
01.2025 - Current
sales associate
Furniture Row
09.2023 - 11.2024
Corrections Officer
Allen County Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - 06.2023
Utility Operator
Carlex Glass Of America LLC
10.2021 - 01.2022
Meat Clerk
Albright's
11.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Smith's Academy