Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

DEBORAH DORSEY

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 10 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Aide

Pathways To Independence
2022.03 - 2025.04
  • Developed positive rapport with residents by demonstrating genuine empathy, respect, and understanding; created a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged open communication.
  • Assisted with the coordination of transportation services for residents attending off-site appointments or activities, ensuring timely pickup and drop-off arrangements.
  • Assisted with medication administration under the supervision of a licensed professional, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Improved residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Provided emotional support to residents during times of distress or difficult transition periods, fostering a sense of trust and security within the community.
  • Maintained detailed records of residents'' progress, updating care plans as necessary to reflect changes in their health or circumstances effectively.

Personal Home Care

Tempus Unlimited
2022.03 - 2024.04
  • Enhanced clients'' emotional well-being by offering companionship and engaging conversations.
  • Improved client''s daily living experience by providing personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping tasks.
  • Managed household tasks such as laundry, grocery shopping, and organizing spaces for a clean living environment.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues, helping them maintain independence and an active lifestyle.

Home Health Aide

Bayada Home Care
2021.01 - 2023.04
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence Point
2018.02 - 2021.02
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Patient Care/Sitter

VA Medical Center
2015.01 - 2017.05

Sitting with Veterans in the VA Hospital in Aspinwall, PA.


Ensure the patient's safety, by watching them all night; making sure that they did not wander, or leave their room.



Home Health Aide

NHS Human Services
2016.02 - 2017.04
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Mass Transit Operator

Port Authority Of Allegheny County
1978.12 - 2009.02
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among fellow Transit Operators and support staff.
  • Assisted in the training of new Transit Operators, sharing expertise and best practices for successful job performance.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely during operation hours to make informed decisions regarding route adjustments for passenger safety.
  • Acted as a positive representative of the transit company by maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times while on duty.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing passenger inquiries and concerns in a professional manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Almeda University
Boise, Idaho
09.2009

Associate of Science - Marketing Technology

Parkway West Technical
Moon Township Pa
02.1973

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Safety awareness
  • Professional boundaries
  • Emotional Support

Timeline

Residential Aide

Pathways To Independence
2022.03 - 2025.04

Personal Home Care

Tempus Unlimited
2022.03 - 2024.04

Home Health Aide

Bayada Home Care
2021.01 - 2023.04

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence Point
2018.02 - 2021.02

Home Health Aide

NHS Human Services
2016.02 - 2017.04

Patient Care/Sitter

VA Medical Center
2015.01 - 2017.05

Mass Transit Operator

Port Authority Of Allegheny County
1978.12 - 2009.02

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Almeda University

Associate of Science - Marketing Technology

Parkway West Technical
DEBORAH DORSEY