Danna Marie Dela Torre
Certified Dialysis Technician
Flushing,NY
Summary
Dedicated personal caregiver with more than nine years of experience providing compassionate, one-
on-one care in private homes, including nearly five years of long-term dementia care and a year of full-
time childcare. Skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and health documentation, with nursing coursework as a clinical foundation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Lead Caregiver
Edward DeFelice
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Served as lead caregiver for a client living with dementia, providing consistent daily support for nearly five years.
- Delivered complete personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
- Managed medications, monitored side effects, tracked vital signs, and documented health status for healthcare providers and family.
- Assisted with mobility, safe transfers, positioning changes, and prescribed exercises.
- Maintained a hygienic home and handled grocery shopping, meals, cleaning, and laundry.
Private Caregiver
Dianne DiTomasso
Massapequa, NY
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided daily personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Administered medications, monitored side effects, and documented health status.
- Monitored vital signs, assisted with mobility and transfers, prepared meals, and maintained the home.
Private Caregiver
Steve Siegel
Manhattan, NY
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided compassionate daily personal care and meal preparation.
- Administered medications, monitored side effects, and maintained health documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, assisted with mobility and exercises, and managed household tasks.
Private Housekeeper
Margarette Tilleli
Bethpage, New York
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted with laundry, ironing, and garment care for household clothing.
- Managed kitchen supplies and ensured pantry stock was always replenished.
- Implemented efficient cleaning routines to enhance daily operations.
- Conducted grocery shopping for the family, following budget guidelines.
- Provided daily care for pets including walking, grooming, and feeding to ensure their well-being. activities such as walking dogs, grooming pets or providing food and water bowls.
Restaurant Server
Omai NYC
Chelsea, New York
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
- Greeted and seated customers promptly, courteously, and professionally.
- Delivered beverages, appetizers, entrees, and desserts to guests in an efficient manner.
- Checked back with guests periodically to ensure satisfaction with food and service.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
Private Caregiver
Bill Paulson
Manhattan, NY
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and meal preparation.
- Administered medications, monitored side effects, and documented health status.
- Monitored vital signs and assisted with mobility, transfers, and positioning changes.
Private Nanny
Kayla Getlein
Manhattan, New York
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Coordinated schedules for playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NY08-2026
Some College (No Degree) - BS in Nursing
University of Perpetual Help System
Las Piñas, PhilippinesSome College (No Degree) - BS in Administration Management
STI College of Alabang
Muntinlupa, PhilippinesHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Saint Bernadette College of Alabang
Muntinlupa, PhilippinesSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia & memory care
- Childcare & child supervision
- Healthcare documentation
- Hemodialysis support
- Personal care & hygiene
- Mobility & transfer assistance
- Nutrition & meal preparation
- School & activity transportation
- Housekeeping
- Driving
- Compassionate & reliable
- Calm, clear communicator
- Emotional support
- Elderly care expertise
- Assisted living experience
- Housekeeping tasks
- Alzheimer's care
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Dementia care
- Medication management
- Fast learner
- Home management
Certification
- Hemodialysis Technician, Dialysis 4 Career
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED), Healthforce Training Center USA
- BONENT Certification, Pending
- Food Protection Certificate
Timeline
Private Lead Caregiver
Edward DeFelice
06.2021 - 04.2026
Private Caregiver
Dianne DiTomasso
12.2020 - 03.2021
Private Caregiver
Steve Siegel
08.2020 - 12.2020
Private Housekeeper
Margarette Tilleli
09.2019 - 07.2020
Private Caregiver
Bill Paulson
09.2018 - 11.2018
Restaurant Server
Omai NYC
08.2018 - 07.2019
Private Nanny
Kayla Getlein
06.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Queensborough Community College
Some College (No Degree) - BS in Nursing
University of Perpetual Help System
Some College (No Degree) - BS in Administration Management
STI College of Alabang
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Saint Bernadette College of Alabang