Angela Williams
Waterbury,CT
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; the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and adaptability in handling diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Assisted Living Services Inc
Cheshire, CT
09.2021 - Current
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
CSC
Family Options Inc
Prospect, CT
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Monitored the health and well-being of clients, and reported significant health changes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant
The Summit of Plantsville
Plantsville, CT
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Sorted and counted linens and organized in storage areas.
- Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
- Conducted inventory of linens, cleaning supplies and toiletries and restocked housekeeping carts and storage closets.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Sanitized surfaces throughout the facility including countertops, door handles.
- Reported any maintenance issues to the manager immediately for resolution.
- Cleaned bathrooms, dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets and mopping floors.
- Followed manufacturer instructions for using chemicals and equipment to avoid burns, injuries and workplace accidents.
Home Health Aide
The Fountains At RiverVue
Tuckahoe, NY
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
Education
Phlebotomy
Academy of Medical Training Inc.,
Waterbury, CT10-2021
Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
White Plains, NY04-2011
Allied Health
Bulkan's Education Institute
The Bronx, NY05-2008
Skills
- Medication management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Health monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Sterilization techniques
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Clinical training
- Patient education
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Medical equipment operation
- Infection control standards
- Blood glucose testing
- Mobility assistance
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Range of motion exercises
- Patient documentation
Certification
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Assistant
- GED
- Medication Administration
Accomplishments
- Sanford Brown Institute, GPA 3.8; Recipient of Dean's List
- Assisted Living Services Inc, Platinum Caregiver Awards - Plaque and Certificate
Timeline
CSC
Family Options Inc
11.2021 - 08.2024
PCA
Assisted Living Services Inc
09.2021 - Current
Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant
The Summit of Plantsville
05.2021 - 10.2021
Home Health Aide
The Fountains At RiverVue
04.2017 - 04.2020
Phlebotomy
Academy of Medical Training Inc.,
Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
Allied Health
Bulkan's Education Institute
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