Ann Tuttle
Saluda,VA
Summary
Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Visiting Angels, excelling in patient documentation and task prioritization. Recognized for delivering compassionate care and emotional support, enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions, while efficiently managing household duties and errands for clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Visiting Angles
Kilmarnock , VA
07.2022 - Current
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Point High School
West Point, Virginia 06-1988
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Family support
- Patient documentation
- Time management
- Data collection
- Patient observation
Additional experience
I also have 14yrs experience in management,
I am able to manage my time wisely
I know the importance of the HIPAA laws
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Visiting Angles
07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Point High School