Proactive Personal Care Assistant eager to apply aptitude for building client rapport through compassionate care and communication. Dedicated to resolving client challenges by creating foundation of healthy habits to increase independence and comfort. Committed to progressing clients' journeys to optimal treatment outcomes.Well-organized and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. Competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times. Compassionate Patient Care Technician adept in managing heavy daily patient volume,including telephone triage, appointment scheduling and patient referral. Proficient in documentation and record maintenance. Dedicated to patient confidentiality. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Communicative personal Care Assistant delivering client needs, conducting assessments and planning treatments. Providing dedicated respiratory care following physician orders. Committed to progressing clients' journeys to optimal treatment outcomes.
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting specimens
- Collecting vital signs
- Infection control procedures
- Documentation procedures expert
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Monitoring fluids
- Emergency response
- Specimen collection
- Emergency protocols
State Registry Certified
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Belmont, NC, 01/2021 - Current
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
- Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
- Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
- Verified patient identities using prescribed protective measures to meet facility and regulatory requirements.
- Tracked patients during tests and with assistance of ECG.
New Oxford, PA, 05/2017 - 01/2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
City, State, 08/2007 - 12/2017
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
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School Attended
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Red Cross
- Mount Mary University
Job Titles Held:
- Personal Care Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Personal Care Attendant
Degrees
- GED
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Bachelor of Science
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