Ashley Barfield
Burr Hill,VA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in client assessment, personal care, and medication administration. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and safe living environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Care giver
Private Care
Burr Hill, Virginia
02.2007 - 05.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Supported clients with bathing and dressing needs to foster personal hygiene and dignity.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions according to healthcare professionals' instructions.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients through proper hygiene practices.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to family members or healthcare providers.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to individual client interests and abilities.
- Collaborated with family members to create personalized care plans for clients' needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
CNA
Dogwood Village Of Orange County
Orange, Virginia
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive resident support.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and common spaces.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during daily interactions.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Line Cook, Cashier
Hardees Resturant
Orange, Virginia
01.2005 - 10.2008
- Prepared ingredients and maintained cleanliness in workstations throughout shifts.
- Cooked menu items according to recipes and established standards of quality.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Managed inventory by tracking stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
- Assisted in training new line cooks on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored food presentation and portion control for consistency across dishes.
- Communicated effectively with servers to coordinate orders and special requests.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring balanced cash drawers at end of shifts.
- Handled returns and exchanges following company policies and procedures effectively.
- Implemented promotional displays to highlight products and boost sales visibility.
- Trained new cashiers on register operation and customer service techniques.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School
Virginia06.2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Client assessment
- Personal care
- Patient safety
- Progress documentation
- Activity planning
Timeline
CNA
Dogwood Village Of Orange County
10.2008 - 07.2011
Care giver
Private Care
02.2007 - 05.2025
Line Cook, Cashier
Hardees Resturant
01.2005 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School