Debra WHITLOCK
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Caring and patient Home Health worker with 19 years of experience attending to daily living needs of clients at personal residences. Compassionate care worker when interacting with clients during daily grooming, medication administration, household cleaning and other tasks. Friendly and cheerful with top reviews and excellent client feedback.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
Ambercare Home Health
Las Cruces , NM
11.2004 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Assisted clients with prescribed exercises.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
Professional School Bus Driver
STS OF NM
Las Cruces, NM
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety of passengers.
- Maintained orderly conduct and discipline among students while on board.
- Ensured the safe loading and unloading of students at designated stops.
- Managed student behavior in accordance with established guidelines.
- Monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes accordingly.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel regarding route changes or delays.
- Assisted school staff in maintaining attendance records for each student on board the bus.
- Followed all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to driving a school bus safely.
- Inspected brakes, lights, steering mechanism, tires, oil, fuel, electrical system. regularly.
- Reported any unsafe driving conditions or mechanical problems encountered during trips to appropriate personnel immediately.
- Conducted emergency evacuation drills regularly according to established procedures.
- Cleaned interior of bus between runs to maintain neatness and sanitary conditions for students' comfort and safety.
- Provided first aid when necessary in case of accidents or medical emergencies en route.
Substitute Bus Attendant
STS OF NM
Las Cruces , NM
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Greeted students and ensured they were seated properly.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of students onto the bus.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Maintained a calm atmosphere on the bus during transport.
- Provided support to special needs students as needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students while on the bus.
- Reported any disciplinary issues to school officials as necessary.
- Monitored student behavior throughout the duration of each trip.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose while transporting students.
Education
Cosmetology Instructor
Dona Ana Beauty College
Las Cruces, NM05.1981
Associate of Arts - Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Compassionate Client Care
- Client Documentation
- Care Plan Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
ASL
Limited
Italian
Limited
Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- Dementia Training - 2022
Timeline
Professional School Bus Driver
STS OF NM
08.2016 - 12.2018
Substitute Bus Attendant
STS OF NM
07.2012 - 07.2016
In-Home Caregiver
Ambercare Home Health
11.2004 - Current
Cosmetology Instructor
Dona Ana Beauty College
Associate of Arts - Education
Brigham Young University