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PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Summary
Dedicated individual experienced in working with patients suffering from Dementia, other disabilities, and ailments. Talented at assisting patients with daily living tasks, including bathing and meals. Committed to improving overall patient well-being and health through personal care and interactive engagement.
Experience
09/2020 - CurrentFive Star Quality Care, Inc. - Personal Care AssistantLincoln , NE
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns and documenting information in files.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Engaged with patients through participation in activities, which helped boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Provided companionship, personal care and household management assistance to clients within private home settings.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- I assisted with in home care for my grandmother who had Alzheimer's from 2005-2007.
- I assisted with in home care for my aunt who had COPD from 2015-2017.
- I assisted with in home care for my mother who had lung cancer and brain tumor from 2015-2019.
05/2018 - 08/2020Mersen - Machine OperatorSalem , VA
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
- Established and adjusted feed rates to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Operated various gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Polish steel, inspect friction, oil and pack transmission parts for John Deere.
- I have experience in other areas of the plant as well.
05/2015 - 11/2015Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - Pet Groomer AssistantMcmurray , PA
- Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Bathed, dried and groomed over ten animals each day.
- Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
- Brushed coat, cut nails and cleaned ears to promote animal health and wellness.
- Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
- Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
- Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Linda was also starting to teach me how to groom dogs.
03/2014 - 05/2015Deering Cleaners - Dry Cleaning AttendantCity , STATE
- Closely inspected clothes, rugs, curtains and other items to find spots or damage before cleaning.
- Greeted customers, collected items and recorded contact information.
- Retrieved and delivered laundry from customer locations.
- Separated white clothing from colors to prevent bleeding dye.
- Neatly hung or folded items and bagged for customers.
- Printed customer bills and processed payments using cash register.
- Attached tags to identify customer items.
- Adhered to safety practices to decrease laundry-related accidents.
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and delivered clean loads by using carts.
- Applied specific treatments to handle different types of stains.
- I was in charge of the front counter. I opened or closed the store handling the register and was responsible for the cash. I handled any customer concerns in a proper manner. I separated the clothes into the right bins for cleaning. I helped assemble, bag, and put away the dry cleaning.
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Meal planning
- Tact and diplomacy
- Household organization
- Adaptable under pressure
- Behavior redirection
- Meal preparation
- Proper phone etiquette
- Coordination skills
- Client satisfaction
- Housekeeping
- Polishing work
- Assembly procedures
- OSHA
- Hanging pieces
- Updating logs
- Folding clothing
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Customer service
- Relationship development
Education and Training
05/1996Mammoth Springs High SchoolCityHigh School Diploma
Indiana Business CollegeCitySome College (No Degree): Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
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School Attended
- Mammoth Springs High School
- Indiana Business College
Job Titles Held:
- Personal Care Assistant
- Machine Operator
- Pet Groomer Assistant
- Dry Cleaning Attendant
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Some College (No Degree) : Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
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