Dajah Reed
Rochester,NY
Summary
Generating and building relationships, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational with an ability to work independently, creating effective presentations
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Thompson Hospital
Canandaigua, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely responses to patient needs.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in patient care and safety procedures.
- Implemented efficient inventory management processes, ensuring the availability of essential medical supplies.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide education and emotional support during treatment processes.
- Conducted routine safety checks and equipment maintenance, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental Associates
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the duties such as patient scheduling, verification of insurance, collection of Payment and copayments.
- Assisted dentist with chair side procedures, patient exams, charting and x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital signs with charting.
- Assisted chairside with dentist Tray Set Up.
- Infection Control- Including sterilization.
- Poured and Rimed Models Sterilization and Disinfection.
- Placed Sealants Operatory Preparation.
- Mixing Ce rents Fluoride Treatments.
- Included chairside assisting with procedures such as extractions, fillings, crowns, preparation for a stainless steel crown.
- Assisted with trafalgar, composite, extraction, crown and bridge and root canal procedures.
Dental Assistant/Hygiene Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Jonesboro, GA
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with office duties such as patient scheduling, verification of insurance, collection of Payment and copayments.
- Assisted dentist with chair side procedures, patient exams, charting and x-rays, hours chair side in a variety of offices.
- Measured and recorded vital signs with charting.
- Assisted chairside with dentist Tray Set Up.
- Infection Control- Including sterilization.
- Poured and Rimed Models Sterilization and Disinfection.
- Placed Sealants.
- Fluoride Treatments.
- Included chairside assisting with procedures such as extractions, fillings, crowns, managing tray set-up, preparation for a stainless steel crown.
Dental Assistant
Fortis College Symrna
Smyrna, GA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Clinical & Computer Skills
- Teeth Cleaning | Dental Radiographs
- Bleaching Tray & Temporary Crown Fabrications | Instrument Sterilization
- Temporary Fillings | Periodontal Dressings | Operatory Preparation
- Model Casting | Preliminary Oral Health Exams | Fluoride & Sealant Applications
- Dexis | Dentrix | Eaglesoft
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Grace Hospice
Jonesboro, GA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; and applying restraints.
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wesley Gardens Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; and applying restraints.
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information.
HHA - Home Health Aide
Lifetime Care Home Health Care and Hospice
Rochester, NY
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Assist with Toileting
- Skin care to maintain the health of the skin
- Range of motion (ROM) and muscle strengthening exercises to maintain an optimal level of functioning
- Respiratory assistance
- Transfers and ambulation
- Bathing, grooming and hair washing necessary for personal hygiene
- Turning and position of the client(s)
- Assistance with medication per parent direction.
- Application and maintenance of prosthetics and orthotics
- Dressing or undressing of the client(s)
- Assistance with eating, meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Accompanying to medical appointments
- Assisting, monitoring or prompting the client to complete the above items
- Redirection, monitoring and observation that are integral part of a personal care plan in the above items
- Redirection and intervention for behavior, including observation and monitoring
- Interventions for seizure disorders if the client has had a seizure in the past three (3) months
- Incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan in the above items
- Appropriate reporting of changes in client status.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Life Time assistance
Rochester, NY
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Teach patients life skills
- Maintain a safe living environment that adheres to state codes and regulations
- Offer counseling and crisis intervention
- Assist individuals with money management, housekeeping, personal hygiene and other routine needs
- Provide transportation to social outings, doctor's appoints and other activities
- Maintain regular paperwork including fiscal reports, behavioral assessments, medication logs, casework notes and daily activity logs
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. ANN'S HOME
Rochester, NY
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Providing great patient care.
- Answering patient calls.
- Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
Teacher's Assistant /behavioral Support
Hillside Children's Center
Rochester, NY
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Assistants Teacher provide operational and clerical support to lead teachers.
- Their duties include planning activities, supervising children, doing paperwork, handing out class materials, and reporting to parents and classroom teachers.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Venture Forthe, Inc
Rochester, NY
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Assist with Toileting
- Skin care to maintain the health of the skin
- Range of motion (ROM) and muscle strengthening exercises to maintain an optimal level of functioning
- Respiratory assistance
- Transfers and ambulation
- Bathing, grooming and hair washing necessary for personal hygiene
- Turning and position of the client(s)
- Assistance with medication per parent direction.
- Application and maintenance of prosthetics and orthotics
- Dressing or undressing of the client(s)
- Assistance with eating, meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Accompanying to medical appointments
- Assisting, monitoring or prompting the client to complete the above items
- Redirection, monitoring and observation that are integral part of a personal care plan in the above items
- Redirection and intervention for behavior, including observation and monitoring
- Interventions for seizure disorders if the client has had a seizure in the past three (3) months
- Incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan in the above items
- Appropriate reporting of changes in client status.
Housekeeper
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Geneva
Geneva, NY
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.
- Protecting equipment and making sure there are no inadequacies.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Fortis College
Jonesboro, GA 02.2021 - 06.2022
High school diploma -
Geneva High School
Geneva, NY, USSkills
- Teaching
- Senior Care
- Financial Report Writing
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Care
- Tutoring
- Crisis Intervention
- Clerical Experience
- Memory Care
- Caregiving
- Epic
- Alzheimer's Care
- Home Care
- Group Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- Hospital Experience
- Vital Signs
- Dementia Care
- Hospice Care
- Dental Assisting
- Dentrix
- Eaglesoft
- Chairside Assisting
- Social Work
- Dental Receptionist
- Medical imaging
- Typing
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Medical supply management
- Team collaboration
- Charting and documentation
- Chairside assistance
- Emergency response
- EHR systems
- Therapeutic baths
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Clinical procedures
- Patient scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Sterilization techniques
- Medication administration
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Crisis intervention
- Casework documentation
- High level of autonomy
- Corrective action planning
- Qualified in patient transport
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
- AED Certification
- CNA
- Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR Certification
- X-Ray Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Thompson Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Franklin Dental Associates
01.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant/Hygiene Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
06.2022 - 04.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Grace Hospice
09.2021 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Fortis College Symrna
04.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Fortis College
02.2021 - 06.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wesley Gardens Nursing Home
12.2020 - 03.2021
HHA - Home Health Aide
Lifetime Care Home Health Care and Hospice
08.2019 - 03.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ST. ANN'S HOME
01.2019 - 07.2020
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Life Time assistance
09.2018 - 03.2021
Teacher's Assistant /behavioral Support
Hillside Children's Center
05.2017 - 08.2018
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Venture Forthe, Inc
01.2014 - 08.2017
Housekeeper
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Geneva
08.2012 - 01.2014
High school diploma -
Geneva High School