Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Work Availability
Timeline

Ashleigh Shepherd

personal care aid
Worcester,MA

Summary

An experienced, hardworking, and caring PCA. I have experience working with a variety of individuals and am able to provide the care they need. Able to follow directions works well on a team or individually. Patient-focused PCA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Privet Employer
Worcester, MA
12.2017 - 02.2018
  • Did laundry, cleaned linens, cleaned her bedpan, maintained a neat and orderly house Assisted in mobility for her broken kneecap post-rehab
  • PCA for a Private Client
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

PCA

Privet Employer
Worcester, MA
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assisted in light housework and cleaning
  • Assisted in bathing the client and helping maintain good hygiene
  • PCA for Private Client

PCA

PCA
Worcester, MA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Transfer from wheelchair to bed with hoyer lift, assisted in bathing, cleaning, empty catheter, mobility exercises
  • Physical therapy exercises to help muscles from seizing up
  • Light cleaning around the house along with cooking and feeding
  • PCA for a Private Client
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by completing tasks in a timely manor.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.

PCA

Privet Employer
Worcester, MA
03.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in light housework and maintained the apartment
  • Assisted with laundry
  • Assisted the client with her oxygen tank and maintaining regular eating habits

Sales Associate and Janitorial Assistant

The Fashion Store
Worcester, MA
11.2009 - 12.2009
  • Maintained a clean and organized storefront Assisted customers with their needs

Education

Attained CPR and BLS certification -

Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA
2023

Partially completed CNA classes (wasn't able to do clinicals due to lack of 2nd chickenpox

Attained high School equivalency certification - undefined

11.17/2022

Health and Human Services

PCA Workforce Council and the Mass Executive Office
12.2020

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Doherty High School
12.2009

Skills

  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Mobility Assistance Aptitude
  • Community Activities
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Patient Care Activities
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Patient Service
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Positioning Understanding
  • Emergency Response
  • Emotional Support
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Computer Literacy
  • Practice Assistance
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Healthy Meal Preparation
  • Folding Clothing
  • Specimen Transportation
  • Client Documentation
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Clean Rooms Expertise
  • Simple Dressings
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Infection Control Standards
  • General Housekeeping
  • Patient Transporting
  • Healthy Living Activities
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Patient Feeding
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Well Completion
  • Aseptic Guidelines
  • Serving and Collecting Food Trays
  • Sharps Disposal

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

PCA - PCA
01.2021 - 05.2021
PCA - Privet Employer
12.2017 - 02.2018
PCA - Privet Employer
11.2017 - 02.2018
PCA - Privet Employer
03.2014 - 01.2016
Sales Associate and Janitorial Assistant - The Fashion Store
11.2009 - 12.2009
Quinsigamond Community College - Attained CPR and BLS certification,
- Attained high School equivalency certification,
PCA Workforce Council and the Mass Executive Office - , Health and Human Services
Doherty High School - ,
Ashleigh Shepherdpersonal care aid