Amanda King
Thomasville,NC
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
14
14
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA
Providence Senior Care
Thomasville, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Assist clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility and physical exercises for better health.
- Observed any changes in behavior or physical condition of the client and reported them to supervisor.
- Assisted elderly patient with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Prepared meals for the patient according to dietary requirements specified by doctor or nutritionist.
- Ensured that all safety standards are met while providing care in the home setting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens on beds and cleaning bathrooms.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Public Transportation Driver
Providence Transportation
Lexington, North Carolina
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Same as the first time I worked with Providence Transportation
Public Transportation Driver
Providence Transportation
Lexington, North Carolina
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding schedule changes and delays.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints from clients.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan optimal routes for each trip.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety
- Operated company vehicles to transport passengers safely and efficiently.
Housekeeper
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
Thomasville, NC
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Assisted with laundry duties, ensuring timely cleaning and folding of linens.
- Restocked supplies in bathrooms to support daily operations.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure safe living conditions for residents.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily cleaning schedules efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols while using cleaning chemicals and equipment effectively.
- Engaged with residents, fostering a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Organized storage areas, keeping supplies accessible and orderly for staff use.
- 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.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
Dishwasher
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
Thomasville, NC
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment daily.
- Operated industrial dishwashers proficiently to ensure sanitation standards.
- Assisted kitchen staff with food preparation and ingredient organization.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment consistently.
- Kept dishwashing area organized and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Adhered to health regulations while cleaning and sanitizing work areas thoroughly.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
Education
East Davidson High School
Thomasville, NCSkills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Safety protocols
Timeline
PCA
Providence Senior Care
09.2024 - Current
Public Transportation Driver
Providence Transportation
01.2022 - 12.2022
Public Transportation Driver
Providence Transportation
10.2020 - 09.2021
Housekeeper
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
03.2013 - 08.2013
Dishwasher
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
10.2011 - 03.2013
East Davidson High School