Saleen Penna
Sacramento
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Caregiver known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in personal care assistance, medication management, and adaptive equipment use. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring comfort and trust in caregiving environments. Prioritize safety and health to enhance quality of life for those under care. I have a lot of patience,I help other when needed. I don't ask anything in return. I'm a people person,my mom has taught me to always ask to help others always be polite,and to earn my keep. Always learned and was taught to adapt to my environment always be later and not a follower. To always be punctual at work to always be a team leader. Respect people their area and boundaries always respect your elders I'm always open to learn new things I can always show you better than I can tell you You only live once so you get to try everything. And I don't just do my job I always go the extra mile. I don't like a thief I don't like a liar respects are not given Life is is life You got to make the best of it take it by the horns and just fly!!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Caregiver
Theresa Wright IHSS
Sacramento
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals about client needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to client dietary restrictions.
- Documented daily care activities in client records accurately.
- Observed client behavior and documented information in patient records.
- Assisted elderly and disabled individuals with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Maintained a clean environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Amusement Park Employee
Scandia Family Fun Center
Sacramento
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Operated rides, ensuring guest safety and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted guests in navigating the park and answering inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness of park areas, including attractions and restrooms.
- Provided support during events, setting up equipment and managing crowds.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Received comments and complaints and worked to deliver solutions to achieve member and guest satisfaction.
- Sold and served refreshments to customers, maintained sufficient inventory throughout business hours and restocked low supplies in both employee and customer areas.
- Sold tickets and collected additional fees from customers for special services.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Sacramento
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Prepared fresh sandwiches following customer specifications and SUBWAY® guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Operated cash register, handling transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided exceptional service.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to ensure availability during busy hours.
- Followed food safety protocols to ensure high-quality food preparation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows, and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Sanitized food storage and preparation areas to comply with food health and safety requirements.
- Stored food properly to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Stocked shelves with products and supplies.
- Monitored temperature of freezers and coolers throughout shift.
- Informed customers of regular deals or monthly specials to upsell orders.
- Answered guest questions, delivering most accurate, and updated information available.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
Pretzel backer
Pretzels Makers
Citrus Heights
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared dough and fillings according to company recipes and standards.
- Operated baking equipment to ensure consistent product quality.
- Monitored oven temperatures and adjusted settings for optimal baking conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and followed safety protocols.
- Stocked ingredients and supplies to support daily baking operations.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Monitored temperature of ovens and adjusted accordingly to maintain consistency in baking times.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day as needed.
- Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
- Checked dough for proper consistency, adding more flour if needed.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
Summer Nanny
Steve Stacey
Antelope
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily activities and routines for multiple children.
- Planned and organized educational and recreational activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children to play.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Adapted care and activities to meet the needs of children with special requirements.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
- Implemented effective discipline strategies to promote positive behavior.
After School Nanny
Steve Stacey
Antelope
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised children during after-school hours to ensure safety and engagement.
- Assisted with homework assignments and encouraged educational development.
- Organized recreational activities that promoted teamwork and social skills.
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area for optimal enjoyment.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
- Managed household duties related to childcare such as laundry and cleaning up after meals.
- Instructed the children in personal hygiene habits, such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
- Monitored television viewing time for appropriateness of content.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as tidying up toys or wiping down surfaces.
- Prepared meals and snacks for the children according to their dietary needs.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
Summer Nanny
Steve Stacey
Antelope
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervised daily activities and routines for multiple children.
- Planned and organized educational and recreational activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children to play.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
- Adapted care and activities to meet the needs of children with special requirements.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
After School Nanny
Steve Stacey
Antelope
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Supervised children during after-school hours to ensure safety and engagement.
- Organized recreational activities that promoted teamwork and social skills.
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area for optimal enjoyment.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
- Managed household duties related to childcare such as laundry and cleaning up after meals.
- Instructed the children in personal hygiene habits, such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
- Monitored television viewing time for appropriateness of content.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as tidying up toys or wiping down surfaces.
- Assisted with homework and tutoring in all subject areas.
- Prepared meals and snacks for the children according to their dietary needs.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Live-In Caregiver Assistant
All Love Transitional Housing/Theresa Wright
Sacramento
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions consistently.
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents.
- Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping, running errands, paying bills and arranging for services such as repairs or maintenance of the home.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
- Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Created a safe environment for the client by removing hazards from their living area.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities that stimulate mental awareness or physical well-being.
- Monitored client activity to prevent injuries and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Prepared activities for clients to engage in during free time.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Stocked inventory and ordered office and kitchen supplies.
Live in babysitter
Tracy Harrison
Antelope
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Organized educational activities that promoted learning and development through play.
- Communicated regularly with parents about child progress and daily experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness of play areas and organized toys and supplies effectively.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
Education
Visions And Options For Youth
Sacramento, CASkills
- Personal care
- Daily living support
- Meal preparation
- Patient documentation
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
- Daily living assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Housekeeping
- Patient companionship
- Basic housekeeping
- Child supervision
- Food safety compliance
- Adaptable planning
- Networking
- Self-Directed
- Leadership
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- I was put in the citrus Heights recycle calendar for the month of April. It was a drawing art contest and I won a gift card for $200 and dinner with the senator..
Affiliations
Love to skate love to ice skate I'm very competitive I like to involve myself in any quicker activities that comes to writing motorcycles or bikes or skating and on spare time I love to play board games the old school Uno Monopoly I love to be on YouTube ever since I was a kid and look up editorials and teaches you all the new things on how to do things..
References
References available upon request.
My Life..
I did volunteer work at all love transitional housing with my mother taking care of mentally challenged people It was a very very, at times a hard job but a job that I learned to have patience and to be kind and empathy for people that are having a hard time in this world. Always help others anywhere I'm at school ,where my mom works.I always volunteer, I've always learned to earn my keep to be leader, not a follower to always help somebody.It will all come back to you someday. Pay it forward.
A life well taught!
Be a leader not a follower always lend a helping hand. Respect your elders.Its better to give.then receive. Always adapt to your situation ,always adapt your environment. Always be polite, always be grateful, and respectable ,never judge.Be helpful to people have empathy, encourage to love, live,and learn to establish a good job ,good career, that you can be able to fulfill your life with and all your dreams and if you don't like it only you can change that. your life is your life ,it is put in the palm of your hands and for you to do what you need to have done . Don't blame others for your doing some mistakes ,own up to everything that you do in life. Don't lie ,don't steal, don't cheat, just make your life the best that you can make out of it.. Thats all you can do!!!
Timeline
Assistant Caregiver
Theresa Wright IHSS
08.2024 - 01.2025
Amusement Park Employee
Scandia Family Fun Center
03.2024 - 04.2024
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
02.2024 - 04.2024
Pretzel backer
Pretzels Makers
10.2023 - 01.2024
Summer Nanny
Steve Stacey
06.2022 - 09.2022
After School Nanny
Steve Stacey
09.2021 - 06.2022
Summer Nanny
Steve Stacey
06.2021 - 08.2021
After School Nanny
Steve Stacey
02.2021 - 06.2021
Live-In Caregiver Assistant
All Love Transitional Housing/Theresa Wright
07.2017 - 07.2019
Live in babysitter
Tracy Harrison
03.2016 - 06.2017
Visions And Options For Youth