Hannah Schantz
Coopersburg,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Sacred Heart Senior Living
Center Valley, PA
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved quality of life for clients with dementia by implementing personalized memory care strategies.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
Assistant Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
Center Valley, PA
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Shift Lead/ Ones Lead Teacher
New Hope Learning Center
Quakertown , PA
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations.
Child Care Teacher
Country Kids Child Care
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Machine Operator/ Level 1 Machinest
Lehigh Valley Plastics Inc.
Bethlehem, PA
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Maintained machines within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Direct Support Staff
Providence Home health
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Personal Care Assistant
Legends Of Allentown Senior Living
Allentown, PA
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Medication Technician
Lutheran Home At Topton
Topton, PA
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Administered medications as well as insulin shots.
Home Health Aide
Providence Home Care Agency
Emmaus, PA
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Pretzel maker
Auntie Anne's
Trexlertown, PA
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Prepared food items
- Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
Personal Care Aide
Lehigh Commons
Macungie, PA
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Allentown, PA2005
Certificate - Early childhood education
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute
Schnecksville, PA2005
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Quick learner
- Local/state health laws knowledge
Accomplishments
- Fully trained in the Dementia course of Validation and use the techniques often.
Certification
- First Aide / CPR & AED Certified
- Criminal Record Check
- PA child abuse History
- Federal Criminal History
- NSOR
- Reporting Child abuse
- Fire Safety training
- Better Kid Care 10 hour training
- FBI fingerprint check
Timeline
PCA
Sacred Heart Senior Living
12.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Infant Teacher
Kiddie Academy
11.2022 - 10.2023
Shift Lead/ Ones Lead Teacher
New Hope Learning Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
Child Care Teacher
Country Kids Child Care
05.2021 - 11.2021
Machine Operator/ Level 1 Machinest
Lehigh Valley Plastics Inc.
11.2018 - 08.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Legends Of Allentown Senior Living
08.2018 - 11.2018
Direct Support Staff
Providence Home health
02.2018 - 08.2020
Medication Technician
Lutheran Home At Topton
10.2017 - 05.2018
Home Health Aide
Providence Home Care Agency
04.2014 - 01.2015
Pretzel maker
Auntie Anne's
10.2013 - 04.2014
Personal Care Aide
Lehigh Commons
11.2011 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Certificate - Early childhood education
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute