Danielle Peterson
caremanger, janitiral
Chico
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with over three years of experience in assisting clients with daily living activities. Known for proactive problem-solving and strong communication skills, enhancing client well-being and satisfaction through tailored care plans. Detail-oriented janitorial professional skilled in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Proven ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively while ensuring a sanitary environment for clients and residents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Janitorial worker
Work Training Center
Chico
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Maintained cleanliness throughout facility, ensuring a safe environment for all.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuum cleaners, effectively.
- Deep cleans, move-outs, commercial, and residential cleaning.
- Maintain company vehicles.
Laundry Attendant
Riverside Convalescent Hospital
Chico
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Residents' clothing, picking up all dirty linen. Making sure the washers and dryers are up to date, and changing the chemicals when needed to be changed.
Caregiver
Prestige Assisted Living
Chico
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and company policies.
- Implemented care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Administered medications as prescribed and ensured proper documentation.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Care Manger
County Village
Chico Ca
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Coordinated care plans for clients to ensure comprehensive support.
- Assessed client needs through regular evaluations and consultations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to implement treatment strategies.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families for updates.
- Monitored service delivery to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Educated clients on resources available within the community.
- Developed training materials for new staff on care management processes.
- Advocated for client needs in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Ensured that all documentation is completed accurately according to state regulations.
- Created plan of care to assist patients in reducing problems or barriers to achieve optimal level of health.
- Facilitated the coordination of medical appointments and transportation for clients when needed.
- Participated in team meetings with other staff members to discuss case management issues.
- Assisted clients in developing and achieving short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits and progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Attended and actively participated in meetings to provide and receive information on patient progression.
- Offered emotional support to help patients cope with stressors associated with their illness or disability.
- Served as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies providing services to them.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Educated family members about patient's condition, treatments and available resources.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Coordinated with other health care providers, such as physicians and psychiatrists, to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Arranged referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or financial aid programs when needed.
- Evaluated potential living arrangements for clients including independent living facilities or supervised residential settings.
- Used motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
- Promoted integrations of long-term services and support to enhance continuity of care.
- Facilitated communication between members of health care delivery while involving clients in decision-making processes to minimize service fragmentation.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to mental health topics.
- Conducted assessments of client's physical, psychological, cognitive, social, economic and environmental needs.
- Developed service plans based on assessment findings; monitored effectiveness of plans regularly.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA04-2010
BBA - Health
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA03-2010
Skills
- Cleaning techniques
- Equipment operation
- Facility maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Hazardous material handling
- Customer service
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Glass cleaning
- Trash disposal
- Fixture polishing
- Problem solving
- Service quality assurance
- Cleaning expertise
- Dust removal
- Fixture repair
- Inventory monitoring
- Wall washing
- Kitchen sanitization
- Sanitizing
- Stainless steel polish application
- Drinking fountain sanitization
- Restroom care
- Window washing
- Breakroom restocking
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Odor control
- Recycling coordination
- Trash collection
- Sweeping and mopping surfaces
- Facilities maintenance
- Vacuuming floors
- Cleaning supplies management
- Chemical handling
- Janitorial procedures
- Equipment cleaning
- Job status updates
- Supply delivery
- Safe chemical disposal
- Verbal and written collaboration
- Building inspection
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
CPR, Frist Aide
Accomplishments
Deans List and Honor Roll 2010
Timeline
Janitorial worker
Work Training Center
06.2024 - 11.2025
Laundry Attendant
Riverside Convalescent Hospital
04.2023 - 01.2024
Caregiver
Prestige Assisted Living
12.2020 - 08.2023
Care Manger
County Village
05.2019 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Kaplan University
BBA - Health
Kaplan University