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PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Summary

Experienced Personal Care Assistant with fifteen plus years of experience providing exceptional patient/client care. Passionate about fostering patient/client progress through teaching sustainable habits for health and wellbeing. Dedicated to patient safety and wellness. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal care, activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills
  • Customer relations
  • Organization
  • Travel administration
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Schedule management
  • Residential cleaning
  • Clean driving record
  • Independent worker
  • Medication administration
  • Administrative support specialist
  • Meal preparation
  • Adaptable under pressure
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Household organization
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Patient Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Client rapport
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication management
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Client relationship management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Proper phone etiquette
  • Database management
  • Business correspondence
  • Physical therapy
  • Coordination skills
  • Active listening
  • Client satisfaction
Experience
Personal Care Assistant | 08/2019 to 12/2020
Susan C - Boston, MA
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted any significant changes.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • 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.
Companion -Personal Care Assistant | 01/2014 to 05/2019
Carl J - Boston, MA
  • Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation,and grocery shopping
  • Completed entries in logbooks, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
  • Assisted with daily living activities by helping with hygiene needs, and household chores
  • Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events
  • Coordinated residential property operations and prepared homes for clients
  • Managed residential properties and prepared homes for clients prior to arrival
  • Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries, including flight, car service and restaurant reservations
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional matter
  • Picked up and dropped off clients at the airport
  • Accompanied client on international travel
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Worked with clients to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments
  • Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other housekeeping tasks
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team and family updated
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Residential House Manager | 04/2007 to 10/2013
Mary's Place - Boston, MA
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff
  • Conducted daily welfare checks and ensured that all resident needs were met by coordinating with facility staff
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions
  • Conducted tours, orientation and educational sessions for residents and families
  • Led development and review of contractual documents binding relationship between company and clients, partners, vendors and employees
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep the house stocked with necessities
  • Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs
  • Helped to organize the client's schedule and plan appointments
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities
Education and Training
Cambridge College - Cambridge, MA
Master of Science
Management
American Cross - Boston, MA
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Susan C
  • Carl J
  • Mary's Place

School Attended

  • Cambridge College
  • American Cross

Job Titles Held:

  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Companion -Personal Care Assistant
  • Residential House Manager

Degrees

  • Master of Science

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