Donna Smith
Cathedral City,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Caregiver with over a decade of experience in delivering high-quality care to diverse populations. Expertise in daily living assistance, emotional support, and managing challenging behaviors. Track record of improving patient well-being through attentive service and relationship-building. Focused on promoting comfort and dignity for seniors and individuals with disabilities, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification techniques, emergency response training, and adaptive communication strategies to support individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Redlands, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Monitor vital signs, including pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Maintain clean and organized environment to promote safety and comfort.
- Accompany clients on trips outside home, providing transportation and assistance.
- Direct patients in prescribed exercises and supported daily physical therapy routines.
- Prepare nutritious meals to enhance health and improve eating habits.
- Implement infection control measures following established protocols.
- Ensure client safety by monitoring environment for potential hazards.
- Provide personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
Clinical Supervisor and Weight-loss Specialist
Medical Center for Weight loss & Nutrition
Ontario/Moreno Valley, CA
02.1995 - 06.2014
- Performed blood pressure, pulse and oxygen and BMI/on incoming clients before starting them on program.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, Weight loss goals.
- Developed personalized diet plans based on individual client assessments and goals.
- Motivated clients to stay committed to preset diet and weight loss goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Cognitive Psychology
Crafton Hills College
06.2011
Associate of Science - Sociology
Crafton Hills College
06.2011
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant
Crafton Hills College
02.1993
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Safe lifting techniques
- Patient advocacy
- Oxygen therapy
- Behavioral management
- Incontinence care
- Nutritional support
- Emotional support
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Dementia expertise
- Alzheimer's care
Timeline
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Visiting Angles
08.2015 - Current
Clinical Supervisor and Weight-loss Specialist
Medical Center for Weight loss & Nutrition
02.1995 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Cognitive Psychology
Crafton Hills College
Associate of Science - Sociology
Crafton Hills College
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant
Crafton Hills College
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