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Personal Home Care Aide resume example with 9+ years of experience

Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary

My career has mostly been in Home care but I am ready for a change and I am a fast learner. Excellent ability to communicate with healthcare professionals across all organizational levels.

Dedicated and committed to optimal patient care and support and assisting medical staff with critical needs. Skillful in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable nature.

Current certifications in First Aid, CPR. Knowledge of proper feeding, grooming and wound care procedures.

Hardworking and reliable. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.

Skills
  • Charting expertise
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • HIPAA
  • Documentation procedures expert
  • Care plan management
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Case management experience
  • Compassionate client care
  • Client documentation
Education and Training
Dexter High School Dexter, Missouri Expected in 03/2013 – – GED : - GPA :
Experience
Giant Eagle, Inc. - Personal Home Care Aide
Greensburg, PA, 06/2020 - Current
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Assisted over [Number] residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
  • Provided compassionate care and clear communication in dealing with issues of death and dying.
  • Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.
  • Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals, using [Software].
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
  • Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
  • Supervised [Number] patients with diminished capacity to monitor any safety hazards.
  • Collaborated with [Number] interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor's orders and provide optimal treatment.
Arcadia Home Care And Staffing - Personal Care Assistant
Grand Rapids, MI, 07/2017 - 06/2020
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for all clients.
  • Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
  • Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
Arcadia Home Care And Staffing - Personal Care Assistant
Holland, MI, 07/2003 - 12/2008
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for all clients.
  • Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
  • Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Dexter High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Personal Home Care Aide
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Personal Care Assistant

Degrees

  • GED

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