Chelsea Paulinise
Summary
Reliable worker enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. I'm a compassionate companion that assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Esters Care LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Companion Caregiver
Your Personalized Care Servies
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Loving Hearts Care Services
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Patient Care Technician
New Horizons
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Care Technician
GEO Care
04.2007 - 01.2014
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Care Assistant
Home Care Assistance Corporation
04.2014 - 04.2020
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Port Saint Lucie, United States
Port Saint Lucie, United States06.2015
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School
Fort Pierce, FL05.2007
Skills
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Business Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Patient Companionship
- Relationship Building
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Behavior Management
- Activity Planning
- Feeding Assistance
- Laundry Management
- Basic Housekeeping
- Activities of Daily Living
- Meal Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Manager
Esters Care LLC
06.2023 - Current
Companion Caregiver
Your Personalized Care Servies
09.2022 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Loving Hearts Care Services
01.2020 - 02.2021
Care Assistant
Home Care Assistance Corporation
04.2014 - 04.2020
Patient Care Technician
New Horizons
03.2011 - 03.2013
Care Technician
GEO Care
04.2007 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Port Saint Lucie, United States
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School
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