Elizabeth Hawj
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
Seasoned Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience in patient care, exhibiting strong mental health awareness and empathy. Recognized for supporting individuals in achieving personal goals while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. Proficient in effective communication and fostering patient self-advocacy, resulting in enhanced quality of life for those served.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Accracare
Minnetonka, MN
12.2018 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Bus Driver
Busse Student Transportion
Prior Lake, MN
09.2015 - 07.2024
- Maintained structured environment by effectively managing passenger conduct.
- Handled passenger emergencies or disruptions.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
Direct Support Professional
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
Chanhassen, MN
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Facilitated skill-building by coaching clients in essential self-care activities.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
Education
Certificate - Peer Support Specialist
RI International
Phoenix, AZ08-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN03-2010
Skills
- Support for Daily Activities
- Care plan implementation
- Empathetic Patient Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Organized Patient Records Administration
- Behavior management
- Medication administration
- Mental Health Support
- Building Client Relationships
Certification
- PCA and CFSS support worker Training
Languages
Hmong
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Accracare
12.2018 - Current
Bus Driver
Busse Student Transportion
09.2015 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
03.2015 - 11.2018
Certificate - Peer Support Specialist
RI International
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
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