Christina Buffington
Philadelphia,MS
Summary
Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Elizabeth Sibley (John Hancock LTC), skilled in enhancing patient comfort and dignity. Proficient in daily living assistance and emotional support, I excel in building strong relationships with families while ensuring adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to delivering patient-focused care and improving overall wellbeing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Elizabeth Sibley(John Hancock Ltc)
10.2021 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
PCA
AT Home Care
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Administered medications under supervision, maintaining compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce risks.
- Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating effective communication among care providers.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
4545 Wenig Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USASkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- HIPAA compliance
- Meal preparation
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Transfer techniques
- Daily living assistance
- Medication reminders
- Patient documentation
- Family support
- Physical therapy assistance
- CPR certification
- Mobility assistance
- ADL support
- Patient positioning
- Wound care
- Infection prevention
- Catheter care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Medical equipment operation
- Active listening
- Bed preparation
- Basic nursing care
- Restocking supplies
- Patient assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Patient care
- Light housekeeping
- Patient relationship building
- Companionship and emotional support
- Family communication
Certification
Pca certification,wound care, training dementia and memory care,first aid and emergency care.
Timeline
PCA
Elizabeth Sibley(John Hancock Ltc)
10.2021 - 09.2025
PCA
AT Home Care
05.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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