Donna Oakley
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Versatile and compassionate professional with experience at Life With Joy, adept in household management and behavior modeling. Excelled in enhancing children's well-being and supporting special needs individuals, achieving a seamless daily operation. Skilled in activity planning and efficient in light housekeeping, consistently delivering above expectations with a proactive approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
N/A
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
Caretaker, Special Needs
Life With Joy
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
Truck Dispatcher
Xogistix
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed up to two hundred residential deliveries a day for Sleep Number Home Delivery on the East Coast
- Completed roll call for drivers finishing their route, and maintained accurate log of events
- Handled incoming calls, and communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution
- Monitored and tracked dispatch communication systems.
Deli Crew Member
Max's Deli & Catering
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Operated deli equipment safely, including slicers, ovens, and fryers, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Ensured food safety by adhering to established sanitation guidelines and proper food handling techniques.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC1983
Skills
- Light Housekeeping
- Behavior Modeling
- Household Management
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Private Nanny
N/A
05.2023 - 12.2024
Caretaker, Special Needs
Life With Joy
01.2020 - 12.2022
Truck Dispatcher
Xogistix
07.2018 - 10.2019
Deli Crew Member
Max's Deli & Catering
04.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Art
Mars Hill University