Personal Care Assistant Resume Example Steve Pettit (Jacquline Pettit)

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Skills

Medication management
Compassionate patient care
Adaptable under pressure
Behavior redirection
Business correspondence

Medication administration
Cash management experience
Wound care
Meal preparation
Housekeeping

Education and Training

10/1998

GED

Highland Community CollegeHighland, KS

Summary

Committed Personal Care Assistant adept in assisting and supervising clients in daily activities, including meal preparation and basic housekeeping. Compassionate and patient with strong background in positive client feedback. Accommodating and respectful professional with over 4 years of hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to patients. Proficient in documenting vital statistics and health metrics.

Experience

Personal Care AssistantSteve Pettit (Jacquline Pettit) | Topeka, KS10/2019 - Current

Transported clients to complete required tasks such as medical appointments and grocery shopping.
Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens once per day to prevent spread of infection.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Scheduled recurring service appointments to provide client care as needed.
Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for my client.

Personal Care AssistantRCIL | Topeka, KS05/2019 - 07/2019

Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for my client.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.

Hospice AideShuckahosVonPertzia VonPertz (Shaleena Wiseman) | Topeka, KS11/2017 - 05/2018

Helped patient maintain dignity during difficult times.
Assisted my terminally ill patient with personal care, including bathing, grooming and dressing.
Emotionally supported the grieving family by offering a listening ear, compassion and kindness.
Measured vital signs, recorded all data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
Moved patient carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and ensure comfort.
Administered all medications and educated the patient and the family on correct at-home administration.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Used mobility devices to transport the patient.

Personal Care AssistantRCIL | Topeka, KS07/2015 - 10/2017

Transported clients to complete required tasks such as medical appointments and grocery shopping.
Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Scheduled recurring service appointments to provide client care as needed.
Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
Monitored health and well-being of each client, including any significant health changes.
Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Personal Refrences

Daizy Castillo (785)-379-1620
Julie Adams (785)-969-7437
Karla Lathrom (785)-289-3139

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Steve Pettit (Jacquline Pettit)
RCIL
ShuckahosVonPertzia VonPertz (Shaleena Wiseman)

School Attended

Highland Community College

Job Titles Held:

Personal Care Assistant
Hospice Aide

Degrees

Personal Care Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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