Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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April Thompson

Ada,OK

Summary

Compassionate PCA with experience at Complete Home Health, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Enhanced patient wellbeing through attentive care and effective communication, fostering trust with families. Proven ability to maintain a safe environment and adhere to HIPAA compliance, ensuring dignity and respect for all patients.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Complete Home Health

PCA
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.

Victory Home Health

PCA
02.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

Help with personal care, meal prep,laundry,errands,housekeeping,

Operating Engineers Local627

Oiler
01.2006 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Greased bearings, chains, and shafts.
  • Assisted crew members during emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Checked machines and components for malfunctions and maintenance needs.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that all components of machinery were functioning properly and effectively.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance checks and lubrication.
  • Ensured safe working environment with adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Supported smooth operations by maintaining cleanliness in engine rooms and other workspaces throughout the vessel or platform.
  • Enhanced team communication by providing timely updates on equipment status and any ongoing maintenance activities.
  • Bolstered crew morale by maintaining a positive attitude and providing assistance to colleagues as needed, fostering a cooperative work environment.

Education

Coalgate High School
Coalgate, OK

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • End-of-life care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Healthy meal preparation

Timeline

PCA

Complete Home Health
03.2023 - Current

PCA

Victory Home Health
02.2022 - 03.2023

Oiler

Operating Engineers Local627
01.2006 - 01.2020

Coalgate High School

April Thompson