Ivolyn McPherson
Albany,NY
Summary
Experienced with maintaining spotless and organized environments. Utilizes effective cleaning techniques and attention to detail to ensure spaces are inviting and hygienic. Track record of managing time efficiently and adapting to various cleaning challenges.
Experienced with personal care and support for clients' daily activities. Utilizes excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with clients. Knowledge of hygiene practices and safety protocols in caregiving.
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to residents. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to create positive living environment. Knowledge of daily living assistance and fostering resident well-being.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Shaker Place Rehabilitation& Nursing Center
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in resident rooms and common areas.
- Assisted with laundry services, ensuring proper handling of linens and personal clothing.
- Conducted routine inspections of supplies, reporting inventory needs to management.
- Responded promptly to resident requests, ensuring satisfaction and comfort.
- Utilized appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals while adhering to safety guidelines consistently.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Personal Care Aide
Belvedere Home Care
04.2014 - 01.2021
- Delivered compassionate personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity for clients.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients and families, ensuring effective communication and support.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Residential Case Aide
NYSAHRC INC NYC CHAPTER
09.2001 - 10.2013
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted with medication administration, maintaining accurate records for compliance and resident health.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted in medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to physician instructions.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during times of transition or adjustment.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through non-confrontational approaches such as redirection or de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Academics
Tarrant High
Kingston 10. 06-1980
Timeline
Housekeeper
Shaker Place Rehabilitation& Nursing Center
10.2023 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Belvedere Home Care
04.2014 - 01.2021
Residential Case Aide
NYSAHRC INC NYC CHAPTER
09.2001 - 10.2013
Academics
Tarrant High
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