Alexander Gomez
Whitehall ,PA
Summary
Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Fellowship Community, skilled in dementia care and emotional support. Ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while ensuring safety and hygiene. Adept at medication administration and fostering strong family relationships, contributing to a collaborative care environment. Committed to improving patient outcomes through attentive and personalized care.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA/TL
Fellowship Community
- 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.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
PCA/Demtia Supervisor/Med Technician
Parkland Manor
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
PCA/Med Technician
Whitehall Manor
10.2018 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown,PA12.2013
Diploma -
Whitehall High School
Whitehall,PA06.2011
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Patient documentation
- Family support
- CPR certification
- Medication Administration
Certification
Pennsylvania Medication Administration
First Aid 02/26
Timeline
PCA/Demtia Supervisor/Med Technician
Parkland Manor
07.2021 - 08.2023
PCA/Med Technician
Whitehall Manor
10.2018 - 06.2021
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Lincoln Technical Institute
Diploma -
Whitehall High School
PCA/TL
Fellowship Community
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