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Donna Tighe

Sewell,NJ

Summary

Accomplished caregiver with extensive experience. Specializing in dementia care and patient companionship. Experience in developing personalized care plans and implementing infection control protocols. Recognized for compassionate caregiving and effective communication, enhancing patient well-being and safety. Proven ability to manage complex care needs with empathy and professionalism.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Private In-Home Caregiver

Self Employed
Sewell, NJ
01.2020 - 09.2024

Dementia

Feeding

Toileting

Showering

Bed bath

Medication

Dressing

Shaving

Cooking

Cleaning

Laundry

Food, shopping, and errands

Companionship

Providing a safe clean environment

Transportation

Private Caregiver

Self Employed
Sewell, NJ
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Provided personalized care and assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with mobility, medication management, and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Developed individualized care plans to meet specific client needs and preferences.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and family members regarding client progress.
  • Monitored health conditions and reported significant changes to appropriate parties promptly.
  • Organized engaging activities to enhance clients' mental stimulation and emotional well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment by adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.

CHHA

Arden Courts Assisted Living
Dover, DE
03.2003 - 08.2006
  • Provided compassionate personal care to residents, maintaining dignity and enhancing quality of life.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort for each resident.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans and monitor progress.
  • Educated families on care techniques, fostering strong relationships and communication channels.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall safety within the facility.
  • Coordinated recreational activities, promoting social engagement among residents to improve mental well-being.
  • Conducted regular health assessments, documenting changes and reporting findings to nursing staff promptly.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.

Education

CHHA - Health

Care Academy
Glassboro, NJ
04.2026

High School Diploma -

Washington Twp High School
Sewell NJ
06.1987

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Bathing assistance

Grooming assistance

Dressing assistance

Emotional support

End-of-life care

Personal hygiene assistance

Meal preparation

Mobility support

Housekeeping duties

Care plan development

Recreational activities

Medical equipment operation

Physical therapy support

Memory care techniques

Toileting assistance

Fall prevention

Transfer assistance

Respectful and compassionate

Time management

Elderly care

Daily living assistance

Dependable and responsible

Patient care

First aid and safety

Compassion and empathy

HIPAA compliance

Safety awareness

Dementia care

Patient companionship

Flexible schedule

COVID-19 safety policies

Client documentation

Supportive companionship

Medication and appointment reminders

Conflict resolution

ADL assistance

Incident reporting

Hoyer lifting equipment

Timeline

Private In-Home Caregiver

Self Employed
01.2020 - 09.2024

Private Caregiver

Self Employed
02.2016 - 12.2019

CHHA

Arden Courts Assisted Living
03.2003 - 08.2006

CHHA - Health

Care Academy

High School Diploma -

Washington Twp High School
Donna Tighe