pca resume example with 4+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Summary
Compassionate, service-oriented Geriatric CNA/PCA with over 5 years of experience assisting patients with condition treatment and daily living activities in hospitals, extended care facilities and nursing homes. Demonstrates advanced skills in patient monitoring and support, offering help with meals, mobility and hygiene while dutifully reporting patient progress and potential health concerns to nurses and supervisors. Excels at building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time, confidently navigating complex healthcare environments to empower teams, optimize routines and elevate patient comfort and well-being.
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Condition monitoring
- Needs assessment
- Emotional and social support
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Mobility assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Cleaning and sanitation
Education and Training
Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL Expected in ā ā : Computational Science - :
Experience
Brookdale Senior Living - LNA
, FL, 05/2022 - Current
, FL, 05/2022 - Current
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Country Meadows Retirement Communities - PCA
Easton, PA, 10/2021 - 05/2022
Easton, PA, 10/2021 - 05/2022
- Planned and prepared meals to meet patient nutritional requirements.
- Transported patients between facility rooms and helped with movement between mobile equipment and beds.
- Responded to patient emergencies and physically stressful situations to restore calm or administer treatments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized instruments, equipment and environments to maintain healthy conditions for patients.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Hudson Group - CNA
Lonsdale, MN, 05/2021 - 05/2022
Lonsdale, MN, 05/2021 - 05/2022
- Aided patients with mobility, dressing, feeding and personal hygiene to support healthy habits and wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Cleaned and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations for optimal care environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to health center policies and procedures.
- Facilitated accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups to note responses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to answer questions, offer treatment guidance and enrich overall visit.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize outcomes.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Utilized sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Company Name - Supervisor
City, State, 03/2017 - 03/2021
City, State, 03/2017 - 03/2021
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Offered training and mentorship to promote collaboration, address staff needs and explore long-term career goals.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
- Oversaw resident intake, assigned work, maintained security and delivered resident support and discipline.
- Established safe work and collaboration spaces for night employees.
- Managed communication with organization and outside clients and partners, thoroughly documenting exchanges and reporting activities to management.
- Drafted internship report to summarize position, responsibilities, learning outcomes and acquired skills.
- Tutored up to 2 nursing students each semester regarding proper care for dementia patients and residents.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Gadsden State Community College
Job Titles Held:
- LNA
- PCA
- CNA
- Supervisor
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree)
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