Isabel Abbott
Pinckneyville,IL
Summary
Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Interim Home Health Care, excelling in personal care assistance and emergency response. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with clients while ensuring safety and comfort. Skilled in medication administration and meal preparation, committed to enhancing the quality of life for elderly and disabled individuals. 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. Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Interim Home Health Care
Herrin, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
Resident Assistant
Cedarhurst Assisted Living
Godfrey, IL
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry.
- Monitored the condition of communal areas, reporting maintenance issues promptly.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Transported residents to activities and meals.
- Served as a first responder to emergencies, implementing crisis management protocols efficiently.
Coffee Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
Ottawa, IL
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Checked temperatures of coffee brewing equipment regularly.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding cash management procedures.
- Completed opening and closing duties such as cleaning the store before leaving each day.
- Restocked supplies such as cups, lids, straws, syrups and other beverage ingredients.
- Replenished condiments such as sugar packets, creamers, stir sticks, throughout shift.
- Ensured that beverages were prepared correctly using standardized recipes.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as descaling espresso machines and sanitizing surfaces.
- Greeted customers, took orders and answered questions about menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including counters and equipment.
- Developed a working knowledge of different types of coffees and teas available in the shop.
Resident Assistant
Stonecroft Village Retirement Community
Mendota, IL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Transported residents to activities and meals.
- Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry.
- Served as a first responder to emergencies, implementing crisis management protocols efficiently.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School
Paw Paw, IL05-2021
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility support
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Light housekeeping
- Client transportation
- Grocery shopping
- Errand running
- Dementia care
- Family support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Basic nursing care
- CPR certification
- Catheter care
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Interim Home Health Care
09.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Cedarhurst Assisted Living
11.2023 - 04.2024
Coffee Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
05.2022 - 01.2023
Resident Assistant
Stonecroft Village Retirement Community
08.2021 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School