Abria Gayden
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
I’m Abria, little background I’m from McComb Ms, I’ve been in Minnesota 3 years.Hardworking caregiver bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. I’m a love caring person. Love caring for people
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Lifesparknow
Woodbury, MN
06.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and improving overall satisfaction with care services.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Provided total hygiene care to Number patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff or physicians.
Caregiver
Conerstonecaregiver
Roseville, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented activities to promote physical and mental well-being among clients.
- Advocated for client needs, facilitating access to community resources and services.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to health regulations and standards.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Pca/Elderly Caregiver
Hometown Senior Living
Saint Paul, MN
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basic
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- 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.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Caregiver
Prelude Senior Living
Woodbury, MN
05.2021 - 2022
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided emotional support to clients, fostering positive relationships and trust.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions, maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Caregiver
Unpaid Work
McComb, Mississippi
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Grooming
- Preparing meals
- Assist with dressing
- Attend appointments
Education
High School Diploma -
Mccomb High School
Mccomb, MS05-2016
Skills
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Feeding assistance specialist
- PCA
- Caregiver
- Medication administered
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Lifesparknow
06.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Conerstonecaregiver
12.2023 - Current
Pca/Elderly Caregiver
Hometown Senior Living
09.2021 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Prelude Senior Living
05.2021 - 2022
Caregiver
Unpaid Work
03.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Mccomb High School