Valeria White
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Overview
Experienced customer service professional gained by working in various environments
Compassionate, hardworking and dedicated professional
A team player with a passion for providing support to others
Expertise
Customer Service: Due to over 10 years’ experience working in human / health services, able to offer assistance, work with the public, diverse populations and establish rapport easily with others.
Administrative / Recordkeeping: Competent in many office and administrative tasks such as: obtaining comprehensive and confidential records on patient/ residents to ensure all staff had accurate information, obtaining medical documentation, providing healthcare coordination and working collaboratively with colleagues, management, medical offices, the public
WORK HISTORY
Care Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living, Ithaca, NY November 2024 – Present
Support residents with everyday tasks such as bathing and grooming.
Create leisure activities such as board games, listen to classic music, putting puzzles together
Clean and tidy rooms
Learning Support Aide
Tompkins Community Action, Ithaca, NY September 2024 - October 2024
Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, bathing, grooming, and room care
Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans
Helped patient with everyday ADL; documented activity and performed vitals
Made sure patient was comfortable by addressing individual needs such as acting as a source of support by showing compassion and understanding
Acted as a team player by helping colleagues as needed
Supported individuals with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, dressing
Supported with discovering hobbies and interests
Supported teachers in whatever needed regarding the supervision of children
Direct Support Professional
OPWDD-Fingerlakes DDSO, Ovid, NY May 2024 - August 2024
Helped disabled individuals with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning
Documented services performed individuals to Medicaid
Supported individuals with community activities to include shopping, medical appointments and leisure activities
Created fun activity opportunities such as board games, art, and crafts for individuals
Showed compassion and understanding when needed
Advocated for individuals' rights when necessary.
Nursing Assistant
Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY February 2022 - March 2024
Provided various activities within the hospital to care for patients
Community Support Worker
Unity House, Ithaca, NY October 2017 - January 2022
Implemented individualized care plans on caseload; maintained accurate records
Direct Support Professional
Racker Center, Ithaca, NY June 2010 - October 2017
Grew community engagement in programmatic offerings through multi-channel outreach efforts
Maintained constructive relationships with local law enforcement agencies to support community policing initiatives
Tracked comparative health and wellbeing for monitored communities to integrate vital metrics and important data into planning
Established schedules and program plans to provide services to local community
Implemented and enforced policies focused on protecting service delivery and participants
Worked closely with individuals living with disabilities to improve self-sufficiency by building up important life skills
Supported level of care to enhance patient health, safety, dignity, and contentment
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Hairdresser (Regis) Ithaca, NY 2001-2012-Provided services to wide range of clients fostering repeat business.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Completed coursework towards GED in General studies
Newfield central school, Newfield, NY
Medical assistant in medical basics and terminology, December 2024
Skilltrade, Online, Michigan
Relevant Coursework: Medical terminology
CPR Certified
Awards & Honors: Basic anatomy