DON REITH
FORT WAYNE,IN
Summary
-Compassionate and dedicated healthcare worker with extensive experience at DuPont Hospital, skilled in patient care and documentation.
-Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
-Team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
-Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills
***Excellent Attendance
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Your Healing Touch
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families.
- 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.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Patient Care Technician
DuPont Hospital
12.2013 - 10.2025
- Trained new staff on procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient health outcomes.
- Managed equipment maintenance and supply inventory, optimizing operational efficiency in care delivery.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Parkview Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms, common areas, and restrooms.
- Operated cleaning equipment including floor buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners effectively.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and reported shortages to management proactively.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate timely room turnover for incoming patients.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on urgency and importance.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors through diligent inspection and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Surgical Assistant-Orthopedics
Parkview Orthopedic Hospital
03.2003 - 08.2008
- Assisted surgeons in sterile environments, ensuring optimal conditions for procedures.
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments and supplies for efficient workflow during operations.
- Trained new staff on best practices in surgical assistance and safety protocols.
- Evaluated inventory levels of surgical supplies, streamlining ordering processes to reduce delays.
- Led initiatives to improve patient care outcomes through enhanced preoperative preparation procedures.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, IN09-1995
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dwenger High School
Fort Wayne, IN05-1992
Skills
- Patient care
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Supprt/CPR License - Exp. 2027
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Your Healing Touch
08.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
DuPont Hospital
12.2013 - 10.2025
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Parkview Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - 12.2013
Surgical Assistant-Orthopedics
Parkview Orthopedic Hospital
03.2003 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dwenger High School