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Herrera Thomasene

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Professional personal care assistant with strong track record in client care and support. Known for delivering high-quality care and adapting to individual client needs. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, consistently dependable, and flexible in dynamic environments. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance and mobility support, with caring and empathetic approach.

Experienced with providing personal care and support to clients with diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication to ensure client comfort and well-being. Knowledge of assisting with daily living activities, fostering safe and supportive environment.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Changing Lives Family Care LLC
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.

PCA

Together We Can LLC
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.

Administrator

Homestead Homes LLC
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
  • Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
  • Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
  • Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
  • Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
  • Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
  • Enhanced employee onboarding process, improving new hire satisfaction and reducing time to productivity.
  • Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, ensuring all systems were up-to-date and running efficiently.
  • Orchestrated relocation of office, ensuring smooth transition with minimal operational downtime.
  • Led transition to paperless office, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.

Education

Social Work

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05-2018

Timeline

PCA

Changing Lives Family Care LLC
07.2025 - Current

PCA

Together We Can LLC
08.2024 - 05.2025

Administrator

Homestead Homes LLC
01.2020 - 07.2024

Social Work

Norfolk State University
Herrera Thomasene