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Brittany Pannell

Lakewood,WA

Summary

Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback. Proactive with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence. Experienced and knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Skilled Care in assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Allways Caring
Tacoma, WA
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Specialized training in Bipolar Disorder, dementia, and wound care.

Personal Care Assistant

Total Senior Care
Olean, NY
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Personal Care Assistant

Willcare
Olean, NY
07.2017 - 03.2019
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Personal Care Assistant

Venture Forthe
Niagara Falls, NY
09.2008 - 07.2017
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Specialized care of patients with traumatic brain injuries.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairchild Manor
Lewiston, NY
01.2008 - 09.2009
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Absolute Of Salamanca
Salamanca, NY
02.2006 - 08.2007
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Personal Care Assistant

Willcare
Olean, NY
09.2005 - 05.2006
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

No Degree - College Level Courses While in High School.

Houghton College
Houghton, NY

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Alfred State University
Alfred Station, NY

High School Diploma -

Salamanca Junior/Senior High School
Salamanca, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Attentive to People
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Household Cleaning
  • Caring Companionship
  • Ability to Lift Clients
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Ability to Lift
  • Personal Grooming Care
  • Bedside Care
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Mobility Support
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Nail Care
  • Bed Transfers
  • Dental Care
  • Independent Thinking
  • Skin Care
  • Direct Supervision
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Wound Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Post-Mortem Care
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Bill Payment
  • Incontinence Care

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide Certified in two states

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Allways Caring
03.2019 - 07.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Total Senior Care
09.2017 - 03.2019

Personal Care Assistant

Willcare
07.2017 - 03.2019

Personal Care Assistant

Venture Forthe
09.2008 - 07.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairchild Manor
01.2008 - 09.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Absolute Of Salamanca
02.2006 - 08.2007

Personal Care Assistant

Willcare
09.2005 - 05.2006

No Degree - College Level Courses While in High School.

Houghton College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Alfred State University

High School Diploma -

Salamanca Junior/Senior High School

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