Desiree Perry
Durham,North Carolina
Summary
Reliable personal care professional bringing 5 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. looking for a career that enables me to apply that knowledge and move forward to a fulfilling career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Aegis Home Care
Chapel Hill, NC
11.2023 - Current
- To care for the elderly
- T0 do light household work, reminding patients to take meds if needed.
- personal care if needed far as assisting with dressing, using the restroom, eating ,standing or walking.
- I prepared meals Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
- Assisted with PT if needed
- Grocery store, Doctor Appointments, and Pharmacy runs to pick up meds.
- observe patients daily routines so i can chart/report
- sitter/observe
Personal Care Aide
HomeChoice Home Care Solutions
Raleigh, NC
02.2022 - Current
- assists with personal care needs such as showering, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility, communication.
- Participates in care planning.
- Follows therapy plans i.e. interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioral problems.
- Observes/reports changes in patients' condition.
- Reports complaints about care.
- Medication management
- housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes and running errands.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Private Duty Personal Care Aid
Ollie Ellison
Durham, North Carolina
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Assisted clients in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices, including use of lifts and gait belts.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assessed needs of clients through observation and interactions with them in order to provide appropriate care services.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored nutritional intake of clients ensuring they are eating properly balanced meals.
- Maintained confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients' health records.
- Communicated regularly with the registered nurse regarding client care plans and progress notes.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted with ambulation and exercise programs prescribed by physical therapists or physicians.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Gave emotional support to clients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided transportation services for medical appointments or errands if needed.
Housekeeper
Duke University
Durham, NC
06.2012 - 09.2019
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
- Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide comfort for guests.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
Cashier/Customer Service/Restaurant Shift Manager
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Mebane, NC
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03-2019
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Compassionate Client Care
- Community Activities
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Client Transportation
- Toileting Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Care Plan Assessment
- Dementia Care
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Light Housekeeping
- Payment Processing
- Payment Collection
- Drawer Balancing
- Cash Register Operation
- Customer Service
- Verifying Data Accuracy
- Data Entry
- Call Control Skills
- Call Center Customer Service
- Documentation and Reporting
- Communicating With Clients
Certification
- Medication Techician
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Aegis Home Care
11.2023 - Current
Private Duty Personal Care Aid
Ollie Ellison
03.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Care Aide
HomeChoice Home Care Solutions
02.2022 - Current
Housekeeper
Duke University
06.2012 - 09.2019
Cashier/Customer Service/Restaurant Shift Manager
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2010 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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