Alaina Rosa
Northampton,MA
Summary
Dedicated PCA with proven expertise in patient care and emotional support, honed across roles at Molly and other healthcare settings. Excelled in maintaining high hygiene standards and providing compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient wellbeing. Skilled in medical terminology and behavioral management, adept at fostering patient independence and family communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Molly
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
PCA
Joseph Serrano
02.2016 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
PCA
Richard Booth
09.2003 - 08.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
Manager
Dunkin' Donuts
05.1999 - 07.2004
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smith Vocational Agricultural High School
Northampton, MA05.1999
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Transfer Techniques
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Nutrition monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Seizure Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Services
- Infection control standards
- Infection prevention
- Healthy meal preparation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Catheter Care
- Corrective Action Planning
- Sterilization techniques
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Clinical Training
- Data Collection
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Direct Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Family Communication
- Support Services
Timeline
PCA
Molly
04.2021 - 10.2023
PCA
Joseph Serrano
02.2016 - 07.2022
PCA
Richard Booth
09.2003 - 08.2008
Manager
Dunkin' Donuts
05.1999 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
Smith Vocational Agricultural High School
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