Andrea McClendon
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Professional personal care assistant with strong track record in client care and support. Known for delivering high-quality care and adapting to individual client needs. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, consistently dependable, and flexible in dynamic environments. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance and mobility support, with caring and empathetic approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Crowne Healthcare
Columbus, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of living spaces, adhering to hygiene standards.
- Supported clients in medication management, following prescribed schedules.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to address needs.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care plans.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Learned new caregiving techniques through ongoing training and workshops.
Child Advocate
Changing Lives Mentoring Program
Columbus,GA
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Advocated for children's rights through individualized support and intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate case documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior advocates in effective advocacy techniques and resource utilization.
- Led initiatives to improve service delivery models, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Improved communication between parents and school staff by facilitating regular meetings and providing updates on children''s progress.
- Ensured child safety by closely monitoring high-risk cases and collaborating with law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Promoted a safe learning environment for all students by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination within schools promptly and effectively.
Private Caregiver
Private Duty In-Home Care
Columbus, GA
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient health, reporting changes to family members and medical staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Personal Caregiver
Peaceful River Healthcare
Columbus, GA
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided personalized care and support to clients, enhancing daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and improving communication for better care experiences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in personal care and client interaction techniques for consistency in service delivery.
- Monitored client progress, documented changes, and communicated updates to family members and healthcare providers effectively.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Miller Motte Technical College
Columbus, GASkills
- Medication management
- Daily living assistance
- Care plan development
- Health monitoring
- Emotional support
- Case documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Meal preparation
- Medical terminology
- Patient documentation
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living support
- Compassionate caregiving
- CPR certified
- Direct patient care
Timeline
PCA
Crowne Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Child Advocate
Changing Lives Mentoring Program
07.2023 - 09.2024
Private Caregiver
Private Duty In-Home Care
04.2020 - 09.2023
Personal Caregiver
Peaceful River Healthcare
08.2019 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Miller Motte Technical College