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Angela Skavnak

Lakeville,MN

Summary

Compassionate PCA with extensive experience, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to foster trust with families while implementing care plans. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and advocating for their needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for optimal wellbeing.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA

Bela Home Care
02.2025 - Current
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Hospice care

PCA

Attentive Home Health Care
01.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

PCA

Private Residence
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Meds given, hospice care
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Housekeeper

YMCA Farmhouse
03.2022 - Current
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in common areas, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for guests.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Maximized efficiency of housekeeping operations through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Reduced the need for deep cleanings by consistently addressing minor maintenance issues.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
  • Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
  • Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.

Nanny

Private Home
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Server/Host

Hire A Host
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Maximized table turnover rate by managing reservations and seating arrangements.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Improved dining experience by providing prompt, attentive service to guests.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.

PCA

Private Home
03.2020 - 05.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Taught life skills and supported kids in their daily life skills..
  • Supported teen in drivers ed. Made sure he was on task and passed.
  • Mainly safety for the kids. Fetal Alcohol children. Teaching them about consequences and why it's best to make good choices.
  • Cooked and baked with the kids. We had outings and fun most days. Made them part of my family.

Driver

Private Family
04.2022 - 04.2023

Drove kids to Hockey and Gymnastics. Made sure they were fed and safe off the bus. Folded laundry and was a freindly person in their life.

PCA

Interim Home Care
01.2022 - 07.2022

Ebenezer trained to distribute meds timely. Wore scrubs and went room to room with specific cares. Worked at different Assisted Living highrises in the Twin Cities.

  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
05-1997

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • End-of-life care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Family support
  • Care plan implementation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Adaptable
  • Active listening
  • Patient advocacy
  • Empathy and compassionate care

Certification

  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • CPR/AED Certification

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Dancing
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Volunteering
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Baking
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Gardening
  • Animal Care
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Gym Workouts
  • Music
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Cooking
  • Camping
  • Dance
  • Drawing and Painting

Timeline

PCA

Bela Home Care
02.2025 - Current

PCA

Attentive Home Health Care
01.2025 - Current

Nanny

Private Home
09.2024 - 03.2025

PCA

Private Residence
04.2024 - Current

Server/Host

Hire A Host
04.2022 - 11.2024

Driver

Private Family
04.2022 - 04.2023

Housekeeper

YMCA Farmhouse
03.2022 - Current

PCA

Interim Home Care
01.2022 - 07.2022

PCA

Private Home
03.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Augsburg College
Angela Skavnak