Denise Nicholson
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Addus Home Health Care
07.2022 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
DSP
Life Management
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Caretaker
Progress Port
01.2022 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
LST
NeuroRestorative
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
Education
Associate of Arts -
John A. Logan
Carterville, IL12.2023
High School Diploma -
Carbondale Community Highschool
Carbondale, IL05.2016
Skills
- Dental Care
- Word Processing
- Professional Development
- Behavior Redirection
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
CPR
Last updated May 2023
Timeline
DSP
Life Management
12.2022 - 07.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Addus Home Health Care
07.2022 - Current
Caretaker
Progress Port
01.2022 - 06.2022
LST
NeuroRestorative
06.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts -
John A. Logan
High School Diploma -
Carbondale Community Highschool