Kimberly Kuss

Hardworking technician, focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Dependable manufacture industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs.

Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Skilled team player with strong background in all types of environments.

Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick "hands on" learner. Organized bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight.

Experienced

Caregiver. Knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.

Empathetic Care

Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients.

Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Caregiver at Lake Wylie Assistant Living (2017-06 – 2020-08)

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
• Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
• Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills
• Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships
• Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision
• Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties
• Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
• Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing
• Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives

SR MANUFACTURING TECH at Celgard llc (2008-02 – 2020-08)

• Gained expert knowledge of plant operations, market conditions, and trends
• Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
• Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
• Worked with managers to address problems such as safety and quality
• Taught new employees important procedures such as SOP and SOC
• Carried out high-quality production work with little oversight
• Managed communications between team members, to keep operations efficient and successful
• Protected business from unnecessary liability by carefully following security and safety standards
• Prevented delivery service delays by effectively using slow periods to get ahead of routine tasks such as producing more product
• Determined team targets and implemented plans to achieve goals at individual and group level
• Satisfied customers by delivering speedy and expert service for all customer specifications needs
• Supported plant operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance
• Helped resolve problems such as contamination and safety, by carefully collecting information and developing knowledgeable solutions
• Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
• Developed and communicated standard operating procedures
• Helped managers improve area operations by sharing customer feedback and contributing new ideas
• Satisfied customers every day with fast, friendly, and knowledgeable support for customer specific needs
• Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
• Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER at Clover School district (2001-08 – 2008-05)

• Kept children safe promptly delivered each according to established schedule
• Helped disabled children get on and off bus, secured wheelchair restraints, and operated lift
• Picked up and dropped off students at authorized bus stops along route
• Delivered passengers on time, applying familiarity with local geography of district
• Drove carefully during inclement weather including snow, ice, and rain conditions
• Built good relationships with parents on route with friendly conversations and firm control of bus operations
• Maintained order on bus and implemented no-tolerance bullying policy
• Drove defensively and safely to avoid accidents during bus operations
• Complied with local, state, federal, and school district rules in safe operation of school buses
• Checked vehicles for safe operating conditions and kept bus well-maintained
• Monitored the traffic conditions in the area and kept the dispatcher informed of any potential delays
• Maintained strict safety rules to protect passengers and members of the public from harm
• Fully documented any accidents on incidents occurring during the route
• Inspected the bus before and after trips to identify maintenance needs, complete basic repairs and document concerns for the supervisor
• Assisted passengers with limited mobility to smoothly enter and exit the bus
• Cleaned the bus between scheduled drives to keep it presentable, remove any spills and minimize the risk of infection from any communicable diseases

PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY LINE at Rauch Industries (1993-05 – 2006-06)

• Carried out high-quality production work with little oversight
• Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
• Taught new employees important procedures such as safety and quality
• Prevented customer service delays by effectively using slow periods to get ahead of routine tasks such as restocking supplies
• Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies
• Supported operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance
• Reviewed the incoming orders and assigned work to the production line to maintain a demanding schedule
• Helped managers improve area operations by sharing customer feedback and contributing new ideas
• Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
• Satisfied customers by delivering speedy and expert service for all customer needs
• Developed and communicated standard operating procedures to team of 12 (give or take)
• Protected business from unnecessary liability by carefully following security and safety standards

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – Franklin High School (1989-05)