personal care assistant resume example with 4+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in nursing homes and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Skills
Personal Care Assistance
Stress Management
Vital Signs Management
Chronic Disease Management
Physical Therapy Administration
Wound Care
Recording Vital Signs
Catheter Change and Preparation
Efficient and Reliable Team Player
Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Companionship and Emotional Support
Work History
11/2021 to CurrentPersonal Care AssistantTrinity Health Corporation | Carnegie, PA, Stamford, CT
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
08/2013 to 09/2015CNARiverside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc | Riverside, MO, Danbury, CT
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding based on individual needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Provided care to patients throughout their lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and culture.
09/2012 to 03/2013CNARiverside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc | Riverside, MO,
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Helped patients with range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
Changed room linens, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
05/2012 to 07/2012CNA/InternFilosa Nursing Home And Rehabilitation Center | City, STATE, Danbury, CT
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Transported patients between medical appointments with professional, punctual service.
Developed personalized patient care plans to improve health and well-being.
Provided basic wound care to optimize recovery and limit infection risks.
Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Education
Expected in 05/2016 to to Associate of Science | Computer And Information SciencesNaugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CTGPA:
Expected in 06/1987 to to High School Diploma | Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon, NYGPA:
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