Nona Smith
Harpster,ID
Summary
I am looking for a job working with people, giving care and assistance with their needs.
I am capable of office work, and learn what is required quickly.
I can work what ever hours needed to do the job.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
ANSYS
Kamiah, ID
01.2024 - Current
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
School Bus Driver
Mountain Valley Schools
Kooskia, ID
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Promoted good public relations by responding courteously to inquiries from parents or members of the community.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, mileage, and other data related to routes.
- Performed routine bus maintenance and cleaning for ideal condition.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Tallied student count, mileage and fuel usage reports, forwarding to immediate supervisor for documentation purposes.
- Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
- Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.
- Maintained order among passengers and explained safety rules and hazards.
- Reported bus malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Monitored traffic during bus stops to provide safe boarding by students.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Reported inappropriate and disruptive student behaviors to school administration.
- Operated bus safety lighting to increase safety during bus stop boarding and departing.
- Prepared reports that stated total number of students, hours worked or mileage.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
Hotel Owner
Frontier Hotel
Hayfork, CA
2001 - 2005
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roseville High School
Roseville Calif06-1960
Skills
- I am a good people person, able to communicate with anyone
- I am dependable
- I am a happy, honest person
- I have skills in phone, keepping books, and listening
Affiliations
- I am currently teaching neighbor boy how to work around animals, how to care for them properly. I attend a special 12 week class on Sunday morning in the Clearwater Baptist Church. I sing in the Choir.
- I break my own horses, raise a cow and her calf and have 48 chickens, that I sell the eggs from.
- I am currently trading sewing lessons for computer lessons.
- I grow a large garden and have fruit trees I planted by myself.
Timeline
Caregiver
ANSYS
01.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
Mountain Valley Schools
06.2019 - 10.2022
Hotel Owner
Frontier Hotel
2001 - 2005
High School Diploma -
Roseville High School
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