Essence Craig
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Compassionate care giver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Artis Senior Living
Woodbury, MN
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assessed individual resident needs regularly, making necessary adjustments to their personalized care plans as needed.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
PCA
Misti health care
Saint Paul, MN
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
PCA
Divine Health Care
Saint Paul, MN
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastview Academy
Little Canada, Mn06-2022
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Companionship
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Disability Support
- Patient Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship Building
- Behavior redirection
- Time Management
- Compassionate Care
- Elderly Care
- Dementia Care
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
Timeline
Caregiver
Artis Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
PCA
Misti health care
10.2021 - 01.2024
PCA
Divine Health Care
01.2021 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Eastview Academy