Grace Ziegler
New Richmond
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Home and Community Options Inc.
Winona
02.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive support with daily tasks for clients.
- Ensured cleanliness of client environments by cleaning surfaces and laundering clothing or dishes.
- Cultivated strong, trusting relationships to enhance client satisfaction.
- Secured entertainment options for clients to promote engaging daily activities.
- Organized oral medications according to prescribed dosage and schedules.
- Maintained detailed records of services rendered for each client.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Documented client progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
CNA
Presbyterian Homes
New Richmond
11.2023 - Current
- Recognized signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Respite Care Provider
Peaceful living LLC
New Richmond
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored children's safety and well-being, preventing accidents and falls.
- Assisted with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines to ensure smooth transitions.
- Organized creative activities fostering children's physical, emotional, and social development.
- Enforced rules to promote good manners and maintain a safe environment.
- Developed tailored behavior management strategies promoting positive reinforcement techniques.
- Completed light housekeeping tasks, ensuring tidy play areas for children.
- Provided an engaging environment for children to explore curiosity and creativity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winona State University
Winona, MN05-2028
Skills
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Childcare experience
- Direct care aide
- Patient care
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Certification
- Certified CNA
- Certified PCA
- First aid certified
- CPR certified
- Med administration certified
Timeline
DSP
Home and Community Options Inc.
02.2025 - Current
CNA
Presbyterian Homes
11.2023 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Peaceful living LLC
06.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Winona State University
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