Cherie Drisco
East Patchogue,New York
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 5 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Supervised clients out in community with all daily activities and errands.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Joseph Pazienza
05.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Expertly managed emergency situations that arose during care provision, remaining calm under pressure while executing necessary protocols.
- Supported clients'' mental wellness through compassionate listening, empathetic responses, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Offered respite services for family caregivers, allowing them necessary time away while maintaining peace of mind about their loved one''s care.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their specific needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, resulting in trust and effective communication.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced client mobility through assistance with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
- Encouraged healthy habits among clients by preparing nutritious meals according to dietary requirements while respecting individual preferences.
- Provided timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks for improved self-esteem and dignity preservation.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to instructions.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- 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.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Com Hab/DSP
EOC
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted clients with Zoom learning and supervised schoolwork and homework completion.
- Facilitated interactions with clients through communication aids.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
Personal Care Aide
Genovese Mattera
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and dressing
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Private Nanny
Gaskowitz Family
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child’s health information to act quickly if emergencies occur.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities and steered children away from dangers.
- Played games and read books to young children, limiting TV and mobile device time.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
- Fostered close relationships with children by asking about school, friends and hobbies.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Prepared bite-sized snacks and carefully watched young children eat to prevent choking.
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as dusting, mopping to keep household efficient and neat.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys for a tidy home when parents arrive.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to ensure understanding and foster relationships.
Personal Care Aide
Clara Trotta
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Personal Care Aide
Dr.Joseph Harder
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Personal Care Aide
Jim And Carole Kassner
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Islip High School
Islip Terrace, NY06.1992
No Degree - Communication Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Medication management
- Cooking meals
- Bathing
- Errands
- Excellent planner and coordinator
- Medical chart documentation
- Flexible
- Appointment setting
- Childcare experience
- Schedule management
- First aid and safety
- Progress documentation
- Community integration
- Patient Care
- Cleaning
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Joseph Pazienza
05.2023 - Current
Com Hab/DSP
EOC
07.2021 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Dr.Joseph Harder
06.2021 - 07.2023
Personal Care Aide
Jim And Carole Kassner
06.2021 - 04.2022
Personal Care Aide
Genovese Mattera
07.2019 - 02.2021
Personal Care Aide
Clara Trotta
03.2019 - 03.2020
Private Nanny
Gaskowitz Family
07.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
East Islip High School
No Degree - Communication Studies
Suffolk County Community College