Adriana Ayala
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA/Caregiver
Help at Home Senior Care
Gulfport, Ms
02.2020 - 08.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Supported mobility by assisting clients with walking, transferring, and positioning.
- Prepared nutritious meals while considering dietary restrictions of clients.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being of clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care delivery.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
Cafeteria Specialist
Singing River Hospital
Pascagoula, Mississippi
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines and patient preferences.
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage of ingredients and supplies.
- Assisted in training new cafeteria staff on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to develop balanced meal plans for patients and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Monitored food service equipment for functionality and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Implemented best practices for food safety according to hospital regulations and protocols.
- Adhered to established policies regarding cash handling procedures.
- Checked expiration dates on products before stocking shelves or serving customers.
- Updated menus with seasonal specials or limited-time offers.
- Operated grills, ovens, deep fryers and ranges to prepare large batches of breads, meats and other menu items cooked with heat.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces regularly.
- Ensured that all customers were served promptly and courteously.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas according to health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality to ensure freshness and proper temperature control.
- Organized and maintained inventory of food items for the cafeteria.
- Operated dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans.
- Ordered supplies from vendors based on estimated needs for upcoming weeks and months.
Housekeeper
Motel 6
Pascagoula, MS
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Cleaned guest rooms to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Maintained cleanliness in public areas, including lobbies and restrooms.
- Managed laundry services, ensuring fresh linens for guest accommodations.
- Inspected rooms for maintenance issues and reported concerns promptly.
- Organized cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with front desk staff to accommodate special guest requests.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure and hygienic atmosphere.
- Assisted in training new housekeeping staff on procedures and standards.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Education
GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA
San Juan, PRSkills
- Personal care assistance
- Meal preparation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Emergency response
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Range of motion exercises
- Daily living assistance
- Behavioral management
- End-of-life care
- Mobility support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Physical therapy assistance
- Safety awareness
- Vitals documentation
- Healthy meal preparation
- Adaptable
- Corrective action planning
- CPR certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
CPR/AED/First-Aid
Twic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA/Caregiver
Help at Home Senior Care
02.2020 - 08.2025
Cafeteria Specialist
Singing River Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2019
Housekeeper
Motel 6
08.2013 - 05.2017
GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA