Destiny Dahl
Billings ,MT
Summary
Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Sweetwater Community, skilled in compassionate care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient quality of life through emotional support and effective communication with families. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and promoting independence in daily living activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pca
Sweetwater Community
Billings
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Recorded vital signs and alerted medical personnel to shifts in patient condition without delay.
- 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.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
PCA
Beehive Homes
Hamilton
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Pca
Discovery Care Centre
Hamilton, MT
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Promoted patient self-reliance through guidance in everyday functions.
- Enhanced personal care by aiding in bathing routines.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Pca
Sapphire Lutheran Homes
Hamilton
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Encouraged patient autonomy through assistance with everyday activities.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MT05.2024
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Meal preparation
- End-of-life care
- Medical terminology
- Seizure precautions
- Daily living assistance
- Family support
- Physical therapy assistance
Timeline
Pca
Sweetwater Community
01.2025 - 04.2025
PCA
Beehive Homes
04.2022 - 12.2022
Pca
Discovery Care Centre
09.2021 - 01.2022
Pca
Sapphire Lutheran Homes
01.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School