Isabel Hesch
Braham,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with strong experience in hospice and personal care assistance. Skilled in providing emotional and physical support to patients, with expertise in medication administration, autism support, and mental health care. Certified in CPR and trained in de-escalation techniques. Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care with patience, empathy, and professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct support, professional
Community Living Options
North Branch, Minnesota
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Supported clients in developing social skills through guided interactions.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to create individualized support plans.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and other support staff regularly.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
North Branch Area Public Schools
North Branch, MinnesotaSkills
- Individualized support planning
- Client behavior monitoring
- Medication administration
- Record maintenance
- Personal care assistance
- Effective communication
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Individualized support plans
- Client progress documentation
- Behavioral reinforcement techniques
- Patient hygiene, toileting, showering
- Compassionate end of life care
Certification
Personal Care Assistant Training
Certificate of Successful Completion
Awarded on 10/22/2017 to:
Isabel Hesch
Certificate Number:
This certificate means:
PCA64447920171022
Delivery Format: Online
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Describe the role and responsibilities of a PCA.
Identify how to respond to medical and non-medical emergencies. •
Course offered by the
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Identify how to control infection. •
Identify how to lift and transfer individuals properly. •
Identify challenging behaviors and how to deal with them. •
Examine boundary issues and the reporting of maltreatment. •
Review how to accurately complete a time card. •
Identify fraudulent behavior and the consequences of committing fraud. •
Examine the causes of stress and review tips for preventing stress. •
Timeline
Direct support, professional
Community Living Options
08.2018 - Current
North Branch Area Public Schools