DONNETTE BROOKS
Mount Dora,FL
Summary
An experienced Care Giver with deep passion, proactive and with the ability to maintain a peaceful environment applying Perseverance and patience in the care giving environment through experience and knowledge in making a difference someone’s life work great with adults and children. Self Motivated, dependable and team player.
Hospice care professional prepared to contribute to compassionate end-of-life care. Experience in providing physical and emotional support to patients and families in hospice settings. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and effective communication. Skilled in patient care management and empathetic support.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Grane Hospice
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
CNA
Carol Mazkte
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hale Home Care
08.2014 - 07.2024
- Measure and record food and liquid intake
- Listen to and record patients’ health concern and report that information
- Measure patients’ vital signs, etc
- Provide patients with help walking, moving in and out of bed, etc
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bright star Care Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Measure and record food and liquid intake
- Listen to and record patients’ health concern and report that information
- Measure patients’ vital signs, etc
- Provide patients with help walking, moving in and out of bed, etc
Home Attendant
MARVIN SUMMERS, INC
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Maintain a safe and clean environment
- Assist client with all household duties
- Ensures medication is taken as recommended
- Take client to all appointments
Assistant Director
CASTLE HILL SENIOR CENTER
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Provide information pertaining to entitlement counseling and case assistance
- Assisted in the supervision of social service staff, recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate
- Coordinate activities of social work and case assistance interns and volunteers, WEP worker
- Assisted in overall scheduling and preparation of many recreational, fundraising, yearly
- Compiled statistics, prepared reports, attendance and other required records
- Represented the agency in community and inter-agency activities during community events
- Responsible for all program networking, community, and public relations, execute, outreach, and follow-up on many prospective events and the special event sponsors
Home Attendant
R.A.I.N. HOME ATTENDANT
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Assist client with household duties such as shopping, cleaning, and cooking
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for client
- Make all medical appointments and assist client to meet doctor’s appointments
- Ensures medication is taken as recommended
Academic Placement Coordinator
MONROE COLLEGE
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Administer and monitored testing
- Inputted data into computer systems
Office Assistant
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Assisted with all clerical duties, updated, maintained and inputted charts, daily records
- Inputted personal information into data system
Cashier
ELISON GRAND CENTRAL
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Control all cash transaction
- Maintain monthly financial reports
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
12.2012
Business Management -
LEHMAN COLLEGE
BRONX, NY12.2007
Home Attendant /Personal Care Providers Certificate -
METROPLIATION NEW YORK COORDINATING
12.1997
Nursing Assistant Certificate -
MUNICIPAL TRAINING CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY12.1994
Associates Degree - Computer Programming
MONROE JUNIOR COLLEGE
BRONX, NY12.1991
Certificate - Computer Programming
NEW YORK BUSINESS SCHOOL
12.1988
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Internet
- Microsoft Publisher
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate care
- Written and verbal communication
Training
- NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING, CPR/AED, Effective Supervisor: Essential knowledge and skills, Stress management in the work environment, Time management, Food safety, Safety and fire prevention, Home safety for client, Understanding your client needs
- HOME ATTENDANT CERTIFICATION, Hiv/Aids Prevention and Control, Infection Control, Alzheimer’s Client, Communication/Cancer Prevention Care, Client Safety, Fall Prevention, Managing Difficult Behaviors, Domestic Violence, Palliative Care, Staph and MRSA, Pediatric Respirator-Tracheotomy Care
Summary Of Experience
An experienced Care Giver with deep passion, proactive and with the ability to maintain a peaceful environment applying Perseverance and patience in the care giving environment through experience and knowledge in making a difference someone’s life work great with adults and children. Self Motivated, dependable and team player.
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Grane Hospice
10.2024 - 11.2024
CNA
Carol Mazkte
10.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hale Home Care
08.2014 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bright star Care Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Home Attendant
MARVIN SUMMERS, INC
01.2010 - 01.2012
Assistant Director
CASTLE HILL SENIOR CENTER
01.1997 - 01.2008
Home Attendant
R.A.I.N. HOME ATTENDANT
01.1997 - 01.2004
Academic Placement Coordinator
MONROE COLLEGE
01.1990 - 01.1992
Office Assistant
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
01.1988 - 01.1991
Cashier
ELISON GRAND CENTRAL
01.1986 - 01.1987
Business Management -
LEHMAN COLLEGE
Home Attendant /Personal Care Providers Certificate -
METROPLIATION NEW YORK COORDINATING
Nursing Assistant Certificate -
MUNICIPAL TRAINING CENTER
Associates Degree - Computer Programming
MONROE JUNIOR COLLEGE
Certificate - Computer Programming
NEW YORK BUSINESS SCHOOL
Certified Nursing Assistant -
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