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Anthony Martin

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in assisting individuals with daily living activities, health care tasks, and providing emotional support. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and a strong sense of empathy. Significant impact made in previous roles by enhancing patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life through dedicated service and personalized care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Advance Home Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN
03.2021 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
  • Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arlington High School
Saint Paul, MN
09-2006

Skills

  • Compassionate patient care
  • Patient awareness
  • Housekeeping
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Care plan implementation

  • Toileting assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Medication management
  • Physical therapy support
  • Incapacitation care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Light housekeeping
  • CPR certified
  • Shopping and errands
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Emotional support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Grooming assistance
  • Household organization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Advance Home Healthcare
03.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Arlington High School
Anthony Martin