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Charmaine White

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with proven expertise in grooming assistance and providing emotional support, honed at Golden Manor and other reputable facilities. Excelled in creating comfortable environments for clients, enhancing their quality of life through compassionate care and effective behavior management. Achieved significant improvements in client well-being by fostering independence and maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Golden Manor
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2019 - 10.2021
  • 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.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • 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 with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.

Personal Care Assistant

Senior Sunrise Assisted Living
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Offered dedicated care to seniors focusing on hygiene maintenance, meal planning, and daily living activities.
  • Assisted with medication reminders and monitored residents for any changes in condition.
  • Collaborated with a team of caregivers to maintain high standards of care and safety.

Personal Care Assistant

Home Health Aid
Norfolk, VA
12.2014 - 12.2017

Administered medications and basic health treatments.

  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • 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 with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.

Education

Associate Of Arts -

Lake Taylor High School
Norfolk, VA
06.2009

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Behavior management
  • Compassionate patient care

Certification

Certificate BSL

Certificate Personal Care Aide

Certificate First aide

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Golden Manor
04.2019 - 10.2021

Personal Care Assistant

Senior Sunrise Assisted Living
06.2018 - 12.2020

Personal Care Assistant

Home Health Aid
12.2014 - 12.2017

Associate Of Arts -

Lake Taylor High School
Charmaine White