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Christiane Pettiford

Oxford,NC

Summary

Compassionate and dependable caregiver/PCA with hands-on experience supporting individuals with behavioral, emotional, and daily living needs. Skilled in de-escalation, patient observation, and providing calm, patient-centered care in challenging situations. Adept at building trust with clients, maintaining safety, and collaborating with families and care teams. Eager to transition into a hospital setting as a Behavioral Technician, where I can apply my caregiving experience, strong communication skills, and commitment to patient well-being to support individuals with behavioral and mental health needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Caregiver

Brookdale Meadowmont
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities.
  • Monitored resident health and reported changes to healthcare staff.
  • Created a safe and supportive environment for residents and visitors.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.

PCA

Chatham Ridge
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent patient support and care.

Education

JF Webb Highschool
Oxford, NC

Skills

  • Assistance with daily living
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Direct patient care
  • Dementia care
  • Reliable

Timeline

Caregiver

Brookdale Meadowmont
01.2025 - Current

PCA

Chatham Ridge
05.2022 - 12.2024

JF Webb Highschool
Christiane Pettiford