Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Carla Meddock

Washington Court House

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Pca/stna

Adena health system
Greenfield
03.2015 - Current

Vitals, patient care, patient glucose, Foley, document all care , rounding, bathing,collect lab testing, ekg, telemetry monitoring ,reporting to charge nurse with all

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
  • Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
  • 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.
  • Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
  • Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
  • Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.

Pca/stna

Fayette Memorial Hospital
Washington court house ohio
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.

Education

Emt -

Pickaway-ross Vocational
Chillicothe, OH
07.2018 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient care planning
  • Infection control protocols
  • Safety compliance
  • Lab testing assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Safety awareness
  • Infection control
  • Daily living assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Diabetes management
  • Transfer techniques
  • Compassionate care
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Seizure precautions
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient documentation
  • Mobility support
  • Wound care
  • Data collection
  • Basic life support
  • Feeding assistance specialist
  • Acute care
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • EKG interpretation
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Feeding assistance
  • Infection prevention
  • Infection control standards
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • Health monitoring
  • Vitals documentation
  • Patient education
  • ADL support

Timeline

Emt -

Pickaway-ross Vocational
07.2018 - 07.2018

Pca/stna

Adena health system
03.2015 - Current

Pca/stna

Fayette Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015