Emily Loewenstein
Eagan,Minnesota
Summary
Dedicated PCA with proven expertise in rehabilitation support and exceptional patient documentation skills, honed at Best Care Home Health, INC. Achieved significant improvements in patient mobility and well-being through tailored end-of-life care and nutrition monitoring. Renowned for adaptive equipment knowledge and compassionate patient support, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and care quality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Private Client -Neva Waters (Deceased)
Edina, Minnesota
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Same duties as the ones already noted!
PCA
Best Care Home Health, INC.
Minneapolis, MN
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
PCA
Twin Cities Home Health Care
St Paul, Minnesota
03.2011 - 08.2015
- Same duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN06-1997
Skills
- Rehabilitation support
- Nutrition monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Range of motion exercises
- Patient documentation
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Private Client -Neva Waters (Deceased)
03.2020 - 11.2024
PCA
Best Care Home Health, INC.
05.2015 - 10.2022
PCA
Twin Cities Home Health Care
03.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Augsburg College
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