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Sara Klassen

Elmira

Summary

Detailed House Cleaner with 18 years performing residential housekeeping and cleaning. Highly skilled at completing housekeeping duties for multiple clients weekly. Background using correct cleaning chemicals and agents. Versatile and diligent, with a proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction through meticulous cleaning, and adept at sewing machine operation for product enhancement. Excelled in babysitting by fostering a safe and educational environment. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and adaptability as a Field Worker. Skilled in organization and thrives under pressure, significantly contributing to employer success.


Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

House Cleaner

07.2007 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering thorough and efficient cleaning services tailored to individual needs.
  • Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
  • Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through proper use of cleaning products and equipment.
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Developed rapport with long-term clients, fostering loyalty and generating referrals to new customers seeking quality housecleaning services.

Sewing Machine Operator

03.2002 - 06.2020
  • Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
  • Solved complex pattern construction challenges by utilizing expert knowledge of fabric types and sewing techniques.
  • Maintained an organized work area, ensuring efficient access to tools, materials, and supplies for optimal productivity.

Babysitter

02.2005 - 07.2005
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.

Field Worker

05.1993 - 07.1997
  • Enhanced team collaboration through clear communication and mutual support during field tasks.
  • Contributed to the achievement of project milestones by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to changing weather conditions or unexpected obstacles encountered during fieldwork operations.
  • Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to encourage good growth.
  • Maintained high levels of physical fitness required for demanding fieldwork activities such as extended hikes or heavy lifting.
  • Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glendale High School
Tillsonburg, ON

Skills

  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Food preparation
  • Organization and cleanliness
  • Sanitary food handling procedures
  • Works well with other people
  • Works well under pressure

Languages

English
Low German

Timeline

House Cleaner

07.2007 - Current

Babysitter

02.2005 - 07.2005

Sewing Machine Operator

03.2002 - 06.2020

Field Worker

05.1993 - 07.1997

High School Diploma -

Glendale High School
Sara Klassen