Dawna Wellhauser
Firestone,CO
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Crossing Guard
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Firestone, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Discussed traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
- Responded quickly and efficiently in emergency situations involving pedestrians or vehicles at crossings.
- Provided detailed instructions to children regarding street crossing safety.
- Cultivated effective relationships with pedestrians by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Ensured safe passage of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists across intersections.
- Educated students on safety protocols when crossing streets and how to identify potential hazards in the area.
- Communicated traffic and crossing rules to students and community members.
- Informed motorists and pedestrians of safety protocols when crossing streets.
- Provided assistance to children in crossing the street safely.
- Monitored traffic flow to ensure student safety while crossing.
- Escorted pedestrians across streets while safely monitoring and stopping traffic.
- Monitored traffic flow to ensure compliance with traffic regulations.
- Monitored school grounds and reported suspicious activity.
- Observed and reported any suspicious activity occurring near schools or crossings to proper authorities.
- Reported maintenance issues related to signage, crosswalks. at crossings to appropriate agencies for repair.
- Directed vehicular and pedestrian traffic using hand signals or flags.
- Held up traffic flow to help students, guardians and pedestrians easily cross street.
- Maintained communication with local police department regarding any incidents or violations observed during shift.
- Guided traffic at street and railroad crossings, school zones and construction sites.
- Directed pedestrians across busy street, remaining attentive to traffic and light changes.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines concerning proper conduct while performing duties as a Crossing Guard.
- Monitored traffic flow to foster and control safe gaps for pedestrian crossing.
- Wore protective and reflective gear regularly.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment used for directing traffic flow at crossings.
Salon Cosmetologist
Self
Firestone, CO
01.2004 - Current
- Investigated new trends in beauty industry services to stay current with offerings available at the salon.
- Assessed inventory needs for hair care products, cosmetics. on an ongoing basis.
- Analyzed financial reports on a monthly basis to identify areas of improvement in the business.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Developed service packages for customers seeking a variety of treatments.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork and responding to emails.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Inspected workstations regularly to ensure they are clean and organized.
- Organized and scheduled appointments for clients using software systems.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in the salon at all times.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers who provide necessary items for running the salon.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Monitored stock levels of products used in services offered at the salon.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the salon to maintain high standards of service delivery.
- Maintained salon finances, including budgeting, payroll and bookkeeping.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Adhered to state laws and regulations regarding licensure, sanitation standards.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining professionalism.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
Longmont, CO
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Full Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Sharon Doran's Academy of Science And Hair Design
Longmont, CO10-1986
High School Diploma -
Longmont High School
Longmont, CO06-1986
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- Cultural sensitivity
- Medication administration
- Elderly care
- Social interaction
- Patient mobility assistance
- Care plan adherence
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Respectful and compassionate
- Alzheimer's care
- Chronic illness management
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Reliability and punctuality
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient care and companionship
- Empathetic listening
- At-home care instruction
- Active listening
- Direct patient care
- Emotional support
- Safety awarenessRecognition of traffic hazards
- Pedestrian escorts
- Pedestrian safety
- Roadway crossings
- Safe road crossing procedures
- Pedestrian supervision
- Traffic monitoring
- Vigilance and alertness
- Patience and tolerance
- Traffic management
- Child safety
Affiliations
- I have been employed in the cosmetology field for 36 years. During that time I have received certifications in energy and sound healing.
- I enjoy helping other people feel good about themselves and doing things that lift them up.
- I like working at jobs that can also feel like community service.
- I enjoy hiking and going on walks with my dog.
- I spend time every month helping my family and friends with activities and home maintenance.
Timeline
Crossing Guard
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
09.2020 - 09.2021
Salon Cosmetologist
Self
01.2004 - Current
Full Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Sharon Doran's Academy of Science And Hair Design
High School Diploma -
Longmont High School
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