Chaz Copes
Hartford,CT
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant experienced in providing companionship and emotional support to residents while accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Dedicated Direct Care Worker focused on enhancing clients' quality of life through effective management of health-related conditions and coordination of appointments, medication administration, and social activities.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Attendant
Community First Choice Program
Hartford, Connecticut
03.2021 - 06.2026
- Facilitated bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene to enhance client comfort and dignity.
- Prepared meals and assisted with feeding, aligning with Community First Choice home care plans to meet nutritional needs.
- Monitored client safety and communicated changes to supervisors and care teams, ensuring timely responses; accompanied clients to appointments for continuity of care.
Food Service Worker
Hartford Public Schools
Hartford, Connecticut
09.2016 - 06.2018
I was responsible for prepping and serving the students lunch. I was also responsible for refilling the coolers and wiping the cafeteria tables etc. I also was responsible for cleaning the kitchen and washing the dishes.
- Prepared school meals following Hartford Public Schools nutrition standards.
- Served breakfast and lunch to students in cafeteria lines.
- Sanitized food contact surfaces and dining areas daily.
Tax Associate
Bank of America
Windsor, Connecticut
04.2008 - 09.2015
Processed tax returns to ensure accurate and timely filing for clients.
- Prepared tax work papers supporting Bank of America compliance documentation.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Medical Assistant
Branford Hall Career Institute
01.2011 - 12.2012
Windsor High School
Windsor, CTSkills
- Personal care
- Bathing assistance
- Meal preparation
- Hygiene support
- Patient support
- Appointment escort
- Sanitation practices
- Nutrition standards
- Time management
- Dressing assistance
- Client relationship management
- Personal hygiene support
- Grooming assistance
- Patient assistance
- Meal planning
- Patient care
- Mobility support
- Shopping and errands
- Adaptable approach
- Toileting assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Compassionate caregiving
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Client confidentiality
- Personal hygiene
- Housekeeping tasks
- Emotional support
- Household organization
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care and companionship
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Medication administration
- Social interaction
- Relationship building
- Compassionate communication
- Problem-solving
- Patient mobility assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Attendant
Community First Choice Program
03.2021 - 06.2026
Food Service Worker
Hartford Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2018
Certificate Of Completion - Medical Assistant
Branford Hall Career Institute
01.2011 - 12.2012
Tax Associate
Bank of America
04.2008 - 09.2015
Windsor High School