Diva Jemes
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Venture Forthe, skilled in medication administration and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Committed to maintaining dignity and comfort while ensuring safety and hygiene in daily living activities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Venture Forthe
Buffalo, NY
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in client living spaces to promote wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand needs and preferences.
- Documented care activities and reported changes in client status to healthcare team.
- Supported social interaction by facilitating recreational activities tailored to client interests.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Health Support Aide
Elderwood Assisted Living
Lockport, NY
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and documented vital signs to maintain health standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide comprehensive care plans.
- Supported mobility and exercise routines for enhanced resident well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces to promote hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and progress.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving techniques and skills.
- Contributed to team meetings by sharing observations on resident conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive care for patients with various health conditions.
- Administered basic first aid when needed, preserving patient safety until further medical intervention could be provided.
- Efficiently transported patients within the facility using wheelchairs or gurneys, ensuring timely arrival for appointments.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals, enabling informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
Dietary Server
DePaul Senior Living
Buffalo, NY
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered exceptional dining service to residents, ensuring satisfaction with meal presentation and quality.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing resident feedback on dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to uphold sanitary standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service during meal periods.
- Supported nutritional guidelines by accurately serving meals according to prescribed diets.
- Adapted quickly to changing meal schedules and resident needs, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Trained new staff on safe food handling procedures and customer service expectations.
- Monitored inventory levels of dining supplies, reporting shortages for timely replenishment.
Education
No Degree -
Research Laboratory
2495 Main St Buffalo Ny 14214Skills
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior management
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate care
- Light housekeeping
- Care plan implementation
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Client transportation
- Household tasks
- Patient management
- Transportation assistance
- Patient assessments
- Nutrition monitoring
Certification
PCA Certification
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Venture Forthe
09.2025 - 02.2026
Health Support Aide
Elderwood Assisted Living
06.2025 - 08.2025
Dietary Server
DePaul Senior Living
11.2024 - 03.2025
No Degree -
Research Laboratory