Venecia Duncan
Hiwassee,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
ProCareers
Christiansburg, VA
05.2018 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- 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.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
Environmental Technician
Carilion Clinic
Christiansburg , VA
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Sanitizing and cleaning instruments.
- Paying close attention to detail.
- Organizing and restocking inventory
- Conducted inspections of industrial facilities to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
- Developed site-specific health and safety plans in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Coordinated with local, state and federal agencies on a variety of environmental programs such as waste management, stormwater management, hazardous substance control and air quality monitoring.
- Trained personnel on proper safety protocols when working around hazardous materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County Senior High School
Dublin, VA06-2004
Skills
- Data reporting
- Laboratory data collection
- Environmental deficiency reports
- Hazardous waste management
- Team Training
- Data Interpretation
- Chemical Handling
- Worksite safety
- File management expertise
- Word Processing
- Verifying data accuracy
- Data Security
- Proofreading
- Data Entry
- Bookkeeping
- Medical Terminology
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate patient care
- Housekeeping
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Range of motion exercises
- Toileting assistance
- Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Environmental Technician
Carilion Clinic
12.2023 - 07.2024
Personal Care Assistant
ProCareers
05.2018 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County Senior High School