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Donna Pappas

Casa Grande,AZ

Summary

Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, memory care and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Caregiver

Senior Helpers - Queen Creek
Queen Creek, AZ
11.2023 - Current
  • Ensured safety of client at all times by monitoring environment for potential hazards.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care for clients.
  • Developed strong relationships with family members of clients to ensure quality care was being provided.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
  • Prepared meals for clients following dietary guidelines.
  • Promoted socialization through conversation and engaging activities.
  • Facilitated recreational activities such as reading aloud, playing cards, board games, or going for walks, outings.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients in their homes.
  • Provided physical assistance when needed by transferring clients from bed to wheelchair or vice versa using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.

Assisted Living Caregiver

Flagstone Senior Living
The Dalles, OR
06.2010 - 07.2012
  • Assisted residents in mobility, including transferring them from wheelchairs to beds or chairs.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times within the facility.
  • Observed and documented changes in resident behavior or physical condition.
  • Provided companionship through conversation and other recreational activities.
  • Responded promptly to calls for help from the elderly or disabled clients.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to supervisor.
  • Provided assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Respected client privacy by maintaining confidentiality of information shared during interactions.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
  • Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, OR

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Recreational Activities
  • Emotional Support
  • Behavior redirection
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Mobility support
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • Time Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Dementia Care

Timeline

Senior Caregiver

Senior Helpers - Queen Creek
11.2023 - Current

Assisted Living Caregiver

Flagstone Senior Living
06.2010 - 07.2012

Associate of Science - General Studies

Columbia Gorge Community College

Certification

I was employee of the month in December of 2012 at the Flagstone Senior Care facility. The residents unanimously voted for me. It was an honor.

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