SEARCH

Personal Care Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Love this resume?Build Your Own Now
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Summary

Focused healthcare professional well-versed in promoting a healthy lifestyle by coordinating and supervising activities in alignment with client needs and abilities. Proven history of inspiring and fostering client well-being across [Number] years of experience in related roles. Dedicated to serving unique needs of each client and improving quality of life.

Skills
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Medication management
  • Meal planning
  • Compassionate client care
  • Wound care
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
Experience
Bobby Kern and Richard KernWise, VAPersonal Care Assistant06/2010 to 04/2018
  • Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens to prevent spread of infection.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • 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.
  • Oversaw and planned personal schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
Ballad Health, Holston Valley Kingsport , TNLicensed Practical Nurse10/2005 to 12/2007
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Ballad Health, Holston Valley HospitalKingsport X, TNCertified Nursing Assistant05/2005 to 10/2005
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
State of Virginia, Waller's Ridge State PrisonBig Stone Gap, VACorrections Officer10/1998 to 01/2004
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Led grid searches to locate and confiscate potential harmful items and contraband.
  • Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
  • Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
  • Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in maximum security unit.
  • Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw transportation.
  • Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
  • Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
  • Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
  • Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, work details and court hearings.
  • Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments, and authorized activities.
Education and Training
High School Diploma06/1986Coeburn High School , Coeburn, VA
Associate of Applied Science:Double Major Corrections/Police Science 05/1998Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA
Some College (No Degree):PractiMountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA
Build Your Own Now

DISCLAIMER

Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Bobby Kern and Richard Kern
  • Ballad Health, Holston Valley
  • Ballad Health, Holston Valley Hospital
  • State of Virginia, Waller's Ridge State Prison

School Attended

  • Coeburn High School
  • Mountain Empire Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Corrections Officer

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 06/1986
    Associate of Applied Science : Double Major Corrections/Police Science 05/1998
    Some College (No Degree) : Practi

Similar Resumes

View All
Personal-Care-Assistant-resume-sample

Personal Care Assistant

New Start Supportive Living Services

Sacramento, California