Debra Mills
Oroville,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and personal hygiene assistance. Committed to advocating for patient needs and ensuring safety through personalized care plans.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
Oroville, CA
03.2014 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans to meet individual client needs.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources such as therapy services or specialist referrals.
- Provided transportation assistance for errands, appointments, and social outings to maintain an active lifestyle for patients.
- Coordinated medical appointments for patients, managing schedules to ensure timely visits with healthcare providers.
- Safeguarded patients from falls or injuries by implementing safety measures throughout the home environment.
- Streamlined medication management by creating organized systems for storage and tracking of prescriptions.
- Managed medications, ensuring timely administration and adherence to prescribed dosages for optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Cashier
Chevrom
Oroville, CA
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer balance through diligent record-keeping.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve store layout for enhanced shopping experience.
- Implemented inventory management practices to ensure product availability and organization.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Social Worker
Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services
Oroville, CA
02.1992 - 10.2013
- Developed individualized service plans to address client needs and promote well-being.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify social, emotional, and financial challenges facing clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and ensure holistic support for clients.
- Facilitated workshops on coping strategies and resource navigation for diverse populations.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Plumas High School
Oroville, CA06.1983
Skills
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Fall prevention
Timeline
Primary Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
03.2014 - 04.2026
Cashier
Chevrom
02.2013 - 01.2015
Social Worker
Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services
02.1992 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Las Plumas High School