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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
Greensboro, NC
11.2022 - Current
Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Greensboro, NC
02.2019 - 08.2022
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.
Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.