David Lawrence
Manchester,CT
Summary
Proven PCA at Purple Heart Home Care, adept in behavioral management and providing emotional support, significantly enhancing patient wellbeing and safety. Expert in dementia care and HIPAA compliance, fostering strong patient and family relationships, and promoting independence through personalized care plans. Achieved notable improvements in patient comfort and quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Purple Heart Home Care
357 E Center St, Manchester, CT 06040
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- 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.
- 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.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High School -
Tarrant High
Jamaica08.2006
Skills
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Behavioral Management
Emotional Support
Dementia Care
HIPAA Compliance
Meal Preparation
Transfer Techniques
Feeding Assistance
Patient Observation
Mobility Assistance
ADL support
Time Management
Care Monitoring
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Patient-focused care
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Patient Care
Certification
- Home Health Customer Service
- Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders of the Homecare Worker
- Workplace Harassment for Home Care Employees
Timeline
PCA
Purple Heart Home Care
06.2022 - 08.2023
High School -
Tarrant High