Carly McDonald
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant with valid CNA certification and senior care experience. Interacts with patients to provide comfort and transportation, monitor vital signs and assist with daily living needs. Communicates well, understands dynamics of dealing with age and illness and brings resources, solutions and comfort to elderly population.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide Nurse's Assistant
Safe Life Home Health
02.2025 - Current
- Perform ambulation and exercise and complete household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Document patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Complete activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assist those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Care for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Server
Buttered Toast Restaurant
04.2021 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Demonstrate strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Serve food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Work with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborate with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Restaurant Hostess
Port Edward Restaurant
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2026
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- ADL support
- Basic life support
- Collecting and recording vital signs
- Customer Service
- Task prioritization
- Memory retention
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA: issued 01/2025
- Basic Life Support Provider, CPR certified: issued 07/18/2024
- Illinois Basset Certification: issued 06/26/2021
- Food Handler Certification: issued 10/05/2023
Timeline
Home Health Aide Nurse's Assistant
Safe Life Home Health
02.2025 - Current
Server
Buttered Toast Restaurant
04.2021 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Port Edward Restaurant
09.2017 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
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