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Barbara Joyce

Clearfield,UT

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Aide

Beehive senior care
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2016 - Current
  • Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
  • Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
  • Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or strhers.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
  • Kept detailed records of patients' medical histories and care plans.
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist.
  • Observed residents and patients for any signs of discomfort or distress.
  • Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.

Personal Care Aide/Treeo Supervisor

Rocky Mountain Care
Woods Cross, UT
08.2018 - 05.2024
  • Independent living community aide, Supervisor Billing, Payroll, Scheduling
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms.
  • Assisted with ambulation using appropriate equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each client based on needs assessment.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure levels of clients in accordance with guidelines set forth by health care professionals.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition of clients and reported any significant changes promptly to supervisor and nursing staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, documenting any changes in condition or behaviors observed during visits.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.

Personal Care Aide

HOME OPTION PERSONAL CARE
Salt Lake City
12.2014 - 02.2018
  • In home elderly care
  • Managed home and finances
  • Visually impaired support
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.

Personal Care Aide

HOME COMFORT CARE L.L.C
Kaysville
01.2008 - 02.2014
  • Cared for elderly or disabled client in their homes or other facilities, Provided companionship and assisted in ADLs, Alzheimer's care, Kept records
  • Prepared meals according to dietary specifications and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation using appropriate equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition of clients and reported any significant changes promptly to supervisor and nursing staff members.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.

Education

High school or equivalent -

GED

Skills

  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Compassionate Care
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Time Management
  • ADL Assistance
  • Special Needs Care
  • Elderly Care
  • Memory Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Hoyer Lift
  • CPAP
  • Transfers

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Notary Public

Timeline

Personal Care Aide/Treeo Supervisor

Rocky Mountain Care
08.2018 - 05.2024

Personal Care Aide

Beehive senior care
01.2016 - Current

Personal Care Aide

HOME OPTION PERSONAL CARE
12.2014 - 02.2018

Personal Care Aide

HOME COMFORT CARE L.L.C
01.2008 - 02.2014

High school or equivalent -

GED

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