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Donna Jefferson
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Donna Jefferson

Shawnee ,OK

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Caregiver

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Shawnee, OK
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsCareer advancement

Summary

Compassionate caregiving professional with proven track record in providing high-quality support and assistance to elderly individuals. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and creating safe, nurturing environments. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless coordination and excellent outcomes. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Homewatch CareGiversInc
Fort Worth, TX
03.2024 - Current

Same as last job description duties

Elderly Caregiver

Homewatch CareGiversInc
Edmond, OK
01.2026 - 01.2026

Same as first job description duties

Caregiver

IHSS Adult Services Program
Sacramento, CA
12.2012 - 03.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Implemented personalized care plans to address individual client needs.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare providers regarding client conditions.
  • Oversaw client progress tracking and documented changes in health status.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tennyson High
Hayward, CA
06.1980

Skills

I have additional training and dementia patients cancer, Hospice I have used Hoyer lift catheters, oxygen, transfer gait belt taking, vital signs bedridden patients I have excellent bedside manners and the ability to have the patients in difficult situations at the same time showing compassion and dignity for the patient

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Homewatch CareGiversInc
01.2026 - 01.2026

Elderly Caregiver

Homewatch CareGiversInc
03.2024 - Current

Caregiver

IHSS Adult Services Program
12.2012 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Tennyson High