DORONTINA MJEKU
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Immigrant Elder Homecare
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Manager
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
Elizabeth, NJ
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
Home Health Aide
Joe
Cliffside Park, NJ
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
Home Health Aide
Dan Gashi
The Bronx, NY
09.2003 - 2005
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate patient care
- Medication Management
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Observational skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Stress Management
Languages
English
Professional
Albanian
Professional
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Immigrant Elder Homecare
04.2023 - Current
Manager
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
10.2017 - 03.2020
Home Health Aide
Joe
02.2011 - 05.2014
Home Health Aide
Dan Gashi
09.2003 - 2005
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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