Gwendolynne Bateman
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA
Stravos
Winchendon
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored and documented client health status and behavioral changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
GED
Worcester, MASkills
- Personal care assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Safety management
Languages
English
Beginner
Timeline
PCA
Stravos
12.2021 - 01.2025
GED