Devona Yarborough
Spring Hope,NC
Summary
Professional and experienced caregiver prepared for this role. Strong focus on providing compassionate and efficient care, with expertise in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining safe environment. Known for excellent teamwork and adaptability, ensuring high-quality results and reliable support in changing circumstances. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance, medication management, and emotional support, bringing empathy and patience to every interaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships.
- Monitored residents to ensure safety, order, and compliance with facility rules
- Conducted regular rounds and documented observations and incidents
- Maintained calm control during stressful or high-emotion situations
- Implemented personalized care plans to meet individual needs effectively.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, improving overall satisfaction with services provided.
- Advocated for client rights, ensuring dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Supported a clean, structured, and supportive living environment
Intern
Country Side Assisted Living
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Supervised residents during morning routines and daily activities
- Assisted with ambulation and monitored resident safety
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.
- Supported care team in organizing and implementing recreational activities for resident engagement.
- Documented resident progress and communicated updates to healthcare professionals effectively.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols to ensure resident well-being during interactions.
- Adapted quickly to changing needs of residents, providing compassionate support as required.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and operational knowledge.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Intern
Somerset Court of Goldsboro
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Engaged with families, providing updates on resident care plans and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged healthy habits among clients by preparing nutritious meals according to dietary requirements while respecting individual preferences.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks for improved self-esteem and dignity preservation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
Spring Hope, NC06-2014
Skills
- Shelter Monitoring
- Daily Operations Oversight
- Policy Enforcement
- Resident Supervision
- Incident Reporting
- Conflict De-escalation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Safety & Sanitation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Personal Care Aide Training – WorkSource East
- CPR / First Aid / BLS – American Heart Association
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training – National Safety Compliance
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center
02.2020 - Current
Intern
Somerset Court of Goldsboro
02.2015 - 02.2016
Intern
Country Side Assisted Living
02.2014 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School