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Dorothy Ciriello

New London , Ct

Summary

Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Careco Shoreline, adept at enhancing patient well-being through emotional support and personalized care. Skilled in dementia care and behavioral management, I foster trust and rapport while ensuring safety and comfort. Committed to empowering clients with self-care techniques, I promote independence and improve quality of life.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Careco Shoreline
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for clients.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities and observations.
  • Supported mobility by assisting clients with transfers and ambulation exercises.
  • Responded promptly to client needs, fostering a responsive caregiving atmosphere.
  • Adapted quickly to changing client requirements, demonstrating flexibility in service delivery.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
  • 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

Regional Number 7
Winsted, CT
06.2003

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care

About myself

I'm a very smart caring loving down to earth motivated and anything you can probably think I'm just one of them people who love life adapt to things very quickly I learn things very quickly although I don't have much work experience I did work for a company that took older people which I loved but there was some issues with payments but before that I was a homemaker a mom for over 16 years so during that time I did not work at all which I feel like people don't think being a mom is a job it definitely is also when I was 16 I worked at Burger King you know kids get those jobs but during my life long long time ago I do have a criminal background that doesn't look good I'm not that person anymore I can't change the past because I really really wish I could but I just hope I'm given at least a chance to work with your company I really am a caring honest person who you can count on I just need a second chance and I hope with your company you'll give me that second chance even though my background thank you

Additional Information

I just really really want the chance I don't know how much I can express that it was my past I can't change it but I'm not that person I'm a totally different Dorothy and I would just like the chance to prove that your company will not be disappointed that they hired me that I will do everything that I'm supposed to do plus more thank you

Timeline

PCA

Careco Shoreline
11.2023 - 08.2024

Regional Number 7