Kimberly Russell
Brantford,ON
Summary
To clean and carry out maintenance and security duties. Make sure the kids are properly supervised during recess and lunch time. To also warm their lunch during lunch time. To ensure that the Classroom, Teacher Lounge, Cafeteria and the walk way are cleaned and sanitized every day.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Janitress / Care Worker
AMY ROBERSTS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
- Assisting with special projects related to custodial care as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators., elevator buttons.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices for caring for elderly individuals.
- Initiated conversations with clients about their interests and preferences in order to build a trusting relationship.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals including nurses, doctors, dieticians., in order to ensure comprehensive care.
- Assisted client with personal hygiene, mobility and transportation.
- Planned and prepared daily client meals to conform with specific dietary requirements.
- Supported therapy activities and exercises under professionals direction.
- Worked with patient to create grocery list and purchased groceries while adhering to patient expectations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
Abaco, Bahamas
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Cleaned guest rooms, including vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.
- Maintained cleaning cart with supplies, such as fresh linens and towels.
- Checked rooms to ensure they met standards for cleanliness and tidiness.
- Replenished room amenities according to established guidelines.
- Provided guests with information on hotel services and room features.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
- Inspected all assigned rooms upon completion of cleaning duties.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage found in the guest rooms to supervisor.
- Sanitized bathrooms by scrubbing sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, floors, mirrors, walls and counters.
- Stocked linen closets with appropriate supplies for housekeeping staff use.
- Organized storage areas for efficient access to materials and supplies.
- Assisted in laundry operations when needed by sorting linens and loading machines.
- Replaced dirty linens with clean items according to established standards of quality control.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces such as light switches, door handles, remote controls, telephones.
- Empty wastebaskets; replace trash bags; transport trash containers to designated disposal area.
- Swept stairwells; vacuum hallways; cleaned public restrooms when necessary.
- Kept up-to-date records of items cleaned in each room.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding sanitation procedures.
- Assisted colleagues whenever necessary in order to meet deadlines set by management.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to hospitality industry trends and best practices.
- Checked bathrooms, restocking towels, rugs and toiletries before guest check-in.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Furnished guests with clean linens and supplied rooms with toiletries.
- Transported cart with cleaning supplies, amenities and linens to assigned guest rooms.
- Removed trash from rooms and replaced liners to wastebaskets.
- Polished and sanitized floors, counters, bathtubs and window sills.
- Removed trash, recycling and linens from rooms to transport to designated areas.
- Inspected each room for cleanliness, utilizing checklist to meet company standards.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Removed soiled linens and articles from rooms and delivered to laundry area.
- Reported guest issues, safety and maintenance concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Organized supplies for use based on expected customer needs.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Sandals
Nassau, Bahamas
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Cleaned guest rooms, including vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.
- Maintained cleaning cart with supplies, such as fresh linens and towels.
- Checked rooms to ensure they met standards for cleanliness and tidiness.
- Replenished room amenities according to established guidelines.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
- Inspected all assigned rooms upon completion of cleaning duties.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage found in the guest rooms to supervisor.
- Sanitized bathrooms by scrubbing sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, floors, mirrors, walls and counters.
- Organized storage areas for efficient access to materials and supplies.
- Replaced dirty linens with clean items according to established standards of quality control.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces such as light switches, door handles, remote controls, telephones.
- Swept stairwells; vacuum hallways; cleaned public restrooms when necessary.
- Kept up-to-date records of items cleaned in each room.
- Empty wastebaskets; replace trash bags; transport trash containers to designated disposal area.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Cleaned guest rooms, including vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.
- Maintained cleaning cart with supplies, such as fresh linens and towels.
- Checked rooms to ensure they met standards for cleanliness and tidiness.
- Replenished room amenities according to established guidelines.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage found in the guest rooms to supervisor.
- Inspected all assigned rooms upon completion of cleaning duties.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
- Provided guests with information on hotel services and room features.
Cashier
Golden Harvest
Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
HOUSKEEPER/Cashier
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
ABACO, BAHAMAS
03.2005 - 02.2014
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Provided information about hotel services upon request from guests.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Cashier
CITY MARKET LIMITED
NASSAU, BAHAMAS
09.1998 - 03.2005
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Donald Webster Davis Secondary School
Nassau, Bahamas06-1998
GED -
Amy Roberts All Age School
Green Turtle Cay, Ab Bahamas06-1993
Skills
- Responsible and Dependable
- Work Order Interpretation
- Timely Paperwork Completion
- Room Setup and Breakdown
- Problem-Solving
- Floor Cleaning and Buffing
- Customer service-focused
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer Service
- Facilities Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Work Orders
Accomplishments
JUNIOR ACHIVEMENT CERTIFICATE FROM CITY MARKET 2 YRS , HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,BAHAMAS HOST CERTIFICATE AND A CERTIFICATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (SUPPORT STAFF SEMINAR-BASIC RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Affiliations
- SWIMMING,SKATING,RIDING BIKE,PLAYING VOLLEYBALL, BASE BALL AND BASKET BALL
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Custom
- Volunteer in the community helping the kids with Junkanoo. Also help with the Christmas Program helping to gift wrap and distribute gifts to the kids on the Island.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Janitress / Care Worker
AMY ROBERSTS PRIMARY SCHOOL
03.2022 - 08.2024
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
03.2020 - 08.2024
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Sandals
10.2019 - 03.2020
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
10.2014 - 09.2019
Cashier
Golden Harvest
02.2014 - 10.2014
HOUSKEEPER/Cashier
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
03.2005 - 02.2014
Cashier
CITY MARKET LIMITED
09.1998 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Donald Webster Davis Secondary School
GED -
Amy Roberts All Age School