OVELLA O'NEAL
Camden, NJ ***** 856-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL 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.
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes
understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for
patients. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support.
Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-
oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
SKILLS
Emotional Development Safety Behaviors
Social Perceptiveness Home Health and Hospice
Supporting Personal Needs Compassionate Client Care
Family Support and Instruction Staffing Requirements
Healthcare Education Client Requirements
Observe Behaviors Personal Hygiene Assistance
Household Support Behavior Redirection
Clinical Documentation and Reporting Knowledge of State Regulations
Observational Skills Emotionally Supportive
WORK HISTORY
Home Health Care Provider, 09/2012 - Current
Samaritan Hospice – Marlton, NJ
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs
by providing consistent support.
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.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in
establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Assisted with end-of-life care.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility
restrictions.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as
housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Home Health Care Provider, 01/1999 - Current
Griswold Home Care – Berlin, NJ
Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall
wellness.
Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility
restrictions.
EDUCATION
LPN Program
Prism Institute
Educational training: Giving out insulins, meds, Observing trach care. Changing of a Colostomy bag
Woodrow Wilson High School - Camden, NJ
Camden County College - Blackwood, NJ