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Adrianah Dobbins

Blacksburg,VA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in home health, excelling in palliative care and mobility support. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective physical and emotional support. Skilled in documentation and health monitoring, ensuring safety and comfort for clients while fostering positive relationships.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Elderly Caregiver

Family Members
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Cashier/Line Cook

Zaxby's Restaurant
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Nutrition Service Worker

Montgomery County Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
  • Provided support to individuals with special dietary need to meet unique nutritional requirements.
  • Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment.
  • Arranged food, utensils and condiments on trays to serve meals with necessary items.
  • Replenished condiments and other supplies at tables and service bars.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Education

CNA Certification - Nursing

Health Care Academy of Southwest Virginia
Galax, VA
03.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, VA
05-2023

Skills

  • Palliative care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • time management
  • Diabetes management
  • Active listening
  • Social interaction
  • Personal hygiene management
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Physical therapy support
  • Physical stamina
  • Fall prevention
  • Rehabilitation exercise
  • Emotional support
  • Infection control
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Patient assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Mobility support
  • Nutrition planning
  • Mobility assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Client documentation
  • Medical care support
  • Basic mathematics
  • First aid and CPR
  • Behavior redirection
  • Progress documentation
  • Transfer assistance
  • Medication assistance
  • Health monitoring
  • Housekeeping
  • Stress management
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Patient advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant , Warmhearth - 2025
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

CNA Certification - Nursing

Health Care Academy of Southwest Virginia
03.2025 - Current

Private Elderly Caregiver

Family Members
02.2024 - 01.2025

Cashier/Line Cook

Zaxby's Restaurant
03.2022 - 07.2023

Nutrition Service Worker

Montgomery County Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Blacksburg High School

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