Compassionate and detail-oriented personal care assistant with over six years of experience. Proven ability in client scheduling and collaboration with healthcare teams to implement effective care plans. Committed to enhancing patients' quality of life through personalized support and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Love Thy Neighbor, Senior Care
Chesapeake
03.2020 - Current
Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in their homes.
Coordinated with family members to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Educated clients on health management and lifestyle choices for better outcomes.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans effectively.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
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.
Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
Painter
Tidewater Staffing Inc
Portsmouth
02.2018 - Current
Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and patching for painting tasks.
Applied paint using various techniques to achieve desired finishes.
Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Operated spray guns and brushes for efficient application of coatings.
Collaborated with team members to plan painting schedules effectively.
Conducted inspections to ensure quality and consistency of work performed.
Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition for projects.
Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.