Dawn Porter
Mellen
Summary
Proven Personal Care Technician with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate caregiving and efficient coordination of care efforts. Specializes in elderly care, fostering independence while maintaining dignity. Excels in relationship building and grooming assistance, significantly improving clients' quality of life.
Experienced with providing personal care and support to patients. Utilizes effective communication to understand and address patient needs. Knowledge of maintaining cleanliness and organization in patient care environments.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Directed Personal Care Worker
IRIS
Saxon, WI
05.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Cattle Owner
JP Limousine
Mellen, WI
01.2019 - Current
Karen Baker - In Home Care Taker
Naalehu, HI
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided emotional support through active listening and empathetic communication, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on evolving client needs while maintaining a consistent level of compassionate support.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, creating a clean and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Assisted with mobility exercises and range-of-motion stretches to maintain or improve physical functioning in clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks for improved independence and wellbeing.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Care Technician
Copperfalls Assisted Living
Mellen, WI
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate personal care services.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure seamless coordination of care efforts across all parties involved.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and adapting care techniques to individual needs.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for both patients and staff through thorough housekeeping tasks.
- Med tech certification in Wisconsin.
Education
High School - Business Management
Mellen High School
Mellen, WI05.2024
No Degree - Gerontology
Northwood Technical College
Ashland, WI05-2027
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
- Client service
- Business management
- Business planning
- Client confidentiality
- Assisted living experience
- Dementia care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
Certification
Med Tech Certification
Timeline
Karen Baker - In Home Care Taker
12.2024 - 02.2025
Personal Care Technician
Copperfalls Assisted Living
12.2023 - 08.2024
Self Directed Personal Care Worker
IRIS
05.2020
Cattle Owner
JP Limousine
01.2019 - Current
High School - Business Management
Mellen High School
No Degree - Gerontology
Northwood Technical College