Dawn Wellner
Vallejo
Summary
Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
IN -Home Support Services
09.2005 - 09.2023
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Activities Assistant
Piners Nursing Home/ Guest Home
05.2002 - 10.2003
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
Caregiver
Sunbridge Healthcare
03.2001 - 12.2002
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
High School Diploma -
People's High
Vallejo, CA06.1992
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Client Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Care Plan Assessment
- Condition Monitoring
- Grocery Shopping
- Patient Transportation
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping
- Recording Vital Signs
- [State] Driver's License
- Light Housekeeping
- First Aid and Safety
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
IN -Home Support Services
09.2005 - 09.2023
Activities Assistant
Piners Nursing Home/ Guest Home
05.2002 - 10.2003
Caregiver
Sunbridge Healthcare
03.2001 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
People's High
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