Alexis Wilkie
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
Ann Arbor, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
Med Tech/Elderly Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
Jackson, MI05-2018
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
03.2024 - Current
Med Tech/Elderly Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
05.2022 - 04.2024
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School