Rebeckah Donehey
Uncasville,CT
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA/Event Outrech Coordinator
CareCo Shoreline/Cognitive Fund
Waterford, Connecticut
11.2013 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Monitor Room Security Officer /Food and Beverage Server
Mohegan Sun Casino And Resort
Uncasville, CT
04.2009 - 05.2024
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies. Used surveillance camera systems and did film editing functions. Coordinated Medical/EMS services. Bottom line chain of command in all medical emergencies.
- Maintained database and regular logs of daily monitoring activities.
- Ensured compliance with established guidelines for monitoring systems security protocols.
- Served beverages of a few years.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Boa
Seattle, Washington
04.2004 - 02.2009
- I prepared and mailed Board Orders.
- I kept logs and all case files of all pleadings and orders.
- Did all record keeping in compliance with the Secretary of State.
- Did all surplusing of equipment with the Secretary of State.
- Prepared records to be certified for appeals.
- Prepared hearings.
- Created a library of all Board Orders issued.
- Managed Attorney General Reports in a compendium.
- I drafted the Office Manual.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice
Central Washington Univesity
Ellensburg, WA06-2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA12-2005
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA06-2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication management
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
PCA/Event Outrech Coordinator
CareCo Shoreline/Cognitive Fund
11.2013 - Current
Monitor Room Security Officer /Food and Beverage Server
Mohegan Sun Casino And Resort
04.2009 - 05.2024
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Boa
04.2004 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice
Central Washington Univesity
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Edmonds College
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Edmonds College