Donnella White
Dayton
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Fairmont of Washington Township, skilled in patient care and emotional support. Recognized for enhancing client comfort and independence through effective communication and vital signs monitoring. Committed to maintaining dignity and safety while fostering meaningful relationships, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Fairmont of Washington Township
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- 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.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Caregiver
Mariah Joseph Center
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
Huber Heights, OHHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Trotwood Madison High School
Trotwood, OH05.2015
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Ambulation assistance
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Positioning patients
- Nutrition support
- Safety measures
- Maintaining boundaries
- Personal hygiene
- Fall prevention
- Confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Bedside manner
- Collecting vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Compassionate
- Maintaining privacy
- Valid state driver's license
- Safety precautions
- Responding to emergencies
- Mobility assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Feeding assistance expert
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Light housekeeping
- Preparing meals
- Patient lifting
- Supporting personal needs
- Trustworthy companion
- General housekeeping
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Vital sign recording
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Continuing education
- Companionship and emotional support
- Recording vital signs
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
Certification
Bls cpr certified
Additional Information
I’m currently a nursing student and interested in a flexible PRN schedule to balance full time schooling and work.
Timeline
Caregiver
Fairmont of Washington Township
01.2024 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Mariah Joseph Center
04.2016 - 08.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
High School Diploma - General Studies
Trotwood Madison High School
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