Dawnette Barlow
McKeesport
Summary
Compassionate community care aide skilled in personalized support, communication, and organization. Dedicated to enhancing client well-being and creating safe environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community care aide/Program Assistant
Community Life
McKeesport
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in client living spaces to promote safety and comfort.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to create personalized care plans.
- Coordinated communication between clients, families, and medical staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Attended training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Completed documentation of care plans, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Played card games and assisted with puzzles and crafts, providing mental stimulation.
- Observed client behavior and reported any changes to the supervisor or appropriate personnel.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Created safe environment, preventing falls and accidents.
- Provided companionship for elderly or disabled patients.
- Provided guidance to family members on effective caregiving techniques for home care.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities within the facility or community setting.
- Possessed understanding and compassion for elderly and mentally challenged clients.
- Demonstrated flexibility to accommodate varying patient needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines prescribed by a nutritionist or dietitian.
- Built strong rapport with clients and families through positive interactions and supportive presence.
Administrative Assistant/personal care aide/meds
Sycamore Estates LLC
Duquesne
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Coordinated schedules and arranged meetings for management and staff, enhancing communication and collaboration.
- Handled customer inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate information on services offered.
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations for team meetings.
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate financial records.
- Facilitated onboarding procedures for new employees, helping them integrate smoothly into the organization.
- Collaborated with team members to improve administrative processes and workflows.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, and presentations for management staff.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted research on various topics as requested by management.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
Education
GED -
Mckeesport Area High School
McKeesport, PA04-1990
Skills
- Assisted living care
- Client health monitoring
- Personal care support
- Care plan documentation
- Meal preparation
- Customer relationship management
- Office administration
- Scheduling coordination
- Data entry accuracy
- Communication facilitation
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Dementia care
- Oxygen therapy
- Fall prevention
- Recreational activities
- Light exercise encouragement
- Healthcare coordination
- Wound care basics
- Nutrition monitoring
- Assisted living expertise
- Feeding assistance
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Toileting support
- End-of-life care
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
First aide/Cpr
Timeline
Community care aide/Program Assistant
Community Life
09.2024 - 02.2026
Administrative Assistant/personal care aide/meds
Sycamore Estates LLC
06.2014 - 08.2023
GED -
Mckeesport Area High School