Devoted Personal Care Assistant skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Direct Support Professional
ALSO Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity
Portland, OR
06.2022 - 11.2024
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Participated in team meetings to discuss progress made towards goals established for each client.
Monitored and documented the physical health status of clients, intake and elimination, and reported any changes to supervisors or medical personnel in the Therap system.
Maintained accurate client data in the Therap system.
Provided emotional support during difficult times such as transitions or changes in routine.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Caregiver
Senior aging and Disability Services
Portland, OR
09.2002 - 01.2022
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Assisted client with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care, and grooming.
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Transported client to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
Cooked, appetizing, and satisfying meals and snacks.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled and elderly individuals, and continually monitored safety.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Residential Counselor
Cameron Care Inc.
Portland, OR
06.2018 - 10.2018
Provided guidance and support to clients with developmental disabilities in need of assistance with daily living skills.
Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs. I worked in the kitchen planning, prepping, and preparing healthy, nutritional meals for residents and healthy snacks. I was also responsible for weekly food inventory. Keeping a clean and safe work environment.
Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
Floater Teacher
Happy Bear Daycare Center
Portland, Oregon
05.1998 - 10.2002
Maintained safe, healthy and comfortable childcare environment.
Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities
Organized and planned Arts and crafts projects.
Made nutritious snacks and meals for 30 children or more.
Helped children make positive behavior choices by moderating interactions and modeling appropriate behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grant High School
Portland, Oregon
06.1998
Skills
Respectful and Compassionate
Dependable and Responsible
Attentive to People
Relationship Building
Certification
CPR first AIde Training certification 6/2024-6/2026
3 hour med aide Training - July 2018
certificate completion OIS oregon Intervention System (16.5 training hours) Exp. 8/31/2026
RELIAS TRAININGS CERTIFICATES - Methods of communication 0.50 training hrs.
Diversity and Disability 0.50 of training hrs. 9/2024
Overview of Abuse and Neglect of Individuals with IDD 1.00 0f training hrs. 6/2024
Bloodborne Pathogens and Use of standard Precautions 1.00 training hrs. 8/2024