Jacqueline Sam
Ville Platte
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with strengths in personal care assistance, mobility support, and health monitoring. Committed to enhancing emotional well-being and creating safe living environments for clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
First-Name Basis
Ville Platte
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Facilitated open dialogue with clients to understand their needs and preferences, enhancing overall care experience.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance emotional well-being.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment for clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary requirements and preferences.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to medical staff.
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
Ville Platte
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored store premises to deter theft and ensure safety.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations of incidents.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to identify suspicious behavior.
- Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
- Maintained safety and security of premises, visitors and employees.
- Provided assistance in the training of new hires on asset protection procedures.
- Investigated incidents, collected evidence, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
- Established relationships with local law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Completed patrols of store aisles to provide visible deterrent and check for criminal activity.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies in cases of criminal activity within the establishment.
Cafeteria Technician
Evangline Parish School Board
Ville Platte
05.2018 - Current
- Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation and service processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
- Took inventory of supplies and equipment and placed new orders to maintain stock levels.
- Collaborated with staff to implement health and safety protocols.
- Supported meal service by organizing food items for easy access during peak times.
- Developed weekly menus that met nutritional guidelines while keeping within budgetary parameters.
- Maintained sanitation standards in the cafeteria, ensuring compliance with local health regulations.
- Monitored temperatures of refrigerators, freezers and hot holding units regularly to ensure optimal storage conditions.
Developmental Services Worker
Support Healthcare System
Ville Platte
02.2018 - 04.2025
- Provided direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities and personal care.
- Encouraged participation in group activities to enhance social skills and foster relationships among clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Monitored client progress and maintained detailed documentation of services provided.
- Assisted clients in developing skills for independent living, such as communication, problem-solving and self-care.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care plans.
- Assisted individuals in developing meaningful relationships within their communities.
- Transported individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility aids safely between home, work or school settings.
- Conducted assessments of client's abilities, needs, interests and preferences.
- Coordinated medical appointments for clients according to their individual needs.
- Monitored medication use by clients in accordance with physician instructions.
Assistant Manager
Popeye's Restaurants
Ville Platte
10.2007 - 06.2018
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant workflow.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with workplace environment.
- Implemented health and safety protocols for staff and customer safety.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders to maintain stock availability.
- Assisted with scheduling to optimize labor efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ville Platte High School
Ville Platte, LA05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility support
- Health monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Environmental sanitation
- Client relationship management
Certification
CPR
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
First-Name Basis
10.2025 - Current
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
06.2025 - Current
Cafeteria Technician
Evangline Parish School Board
05.2018 - Current
Developmental Services Worker
Support Healthcare System
02.2018 - 04.2025
Assistant Manager
Popeye's Restaurants
10.2007 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Ville Platte High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix