Gabrielle Grist
Pocahontas
Summary
Energetic dietary aide with several years of hands-on experience preparing and serving food to patients within healthcare facilities. Well-versed in sanitation and safety guidelines paired with in-depth knowledge of cooking and baking appliance operations. Successful multitasker possessing positive attitude.
Energetic and reliable professional with high attention to detail and strong command of food preparation safety. Expertly supports servers through high-volume shifts and caters to guest needs. Frequently commended for reliability and initiative.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dietary Aide
Randolph Nursing Home
Pocahontas
07.2016 - 11.2025
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisted with inventory management of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining areas and kitchen spaces.
- Delivered meals to residents, ensuring timely and courteous service.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss menu planning and dietary issues.
- Supported new staff by providing training on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
Paraoptometric Technician
Visual Eyes
Pocahontas
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted in patient intake and managed appointment scheduling efficiently.
- Conducted preliminary eye tests and recorded patient data accurately.
- Maintained clean and organized examination rooms for optimal patient flow.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens care and eyewear options.
- Operated diagnostic equipment to support eye exams and evaluations.
- Collaborated with optometrists to ensure smooth daily operations and care delivery.
- Processed insurance claims and verified patient coverage information diligently.
- Maintained patient files with updated prescription information.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a courteous manner.
- Administered diagnostic drugs for glaucoma testing under direct supervision of an optometrist.
- Managed front office duties such as greeting visitors, answering phones, filing documents.
- Conducted preliminary testing on patients such as measuring visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure, and color vision tests.
- Assisted optometrist in providing patient care and collecting data during examinations.
Education
Biggers-Reno
Biggers , ARSkills
- Dietary compliance
- Inventory management
- Food safety practices
- Kitchen organization
- Eye examination support
- Insurance processing
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Verbal communication
- Scheduling and planning
Timeline
Paraoptometric Technician
Visual Eyes
10.2020 - 03.2023
Dietary Aide
Randolph Nursing Home
07.2016 - 11.2025
Biggers-Reno