Ivy Kurth
Summary
- Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback.
- Reliable person enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
- 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.
- Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence.
- Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- 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.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
The Grill
Stoney Creek Rv Resort
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Adjusted gas and electric grills to specified temperatures for quality food output.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
- Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Trained new team members on kitchen operations and safety protocols.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address customer complaints.
- Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Activity Aide
Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Documented daily activities and intake in nursing notes, care plans and communication books to fulfill state requirements.
- Visited with residents to enhance sensory stimulation and reality orientation and meet individual needs as outlined in activity care plan.
- Encouraged full participation in activities from all attendees, which helped drive excitement.
- Explained rules for games so all parties understood how to take part in entertainment.
- Reported hazardous conditions to supervisor or nurse to maximize safety and well-being of residents.
- Planned and implemented activity programs, special events and outings for residents to improve cognitive functions and emotional and mental health.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osseo-Fairchild High School
Osseo, WI05.2019
Skills
- Stress Management
- Medical Records Management
- Incapacitation Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Client Rapport
- Light Housekeeping
- Care Plan Implementation
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessments
- Behavior Management
- EMR / EHR
- Client Relationship Management
- Patient Management
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center
10.2019 - 03.2021
The Grill
Stoney Creek Rv Resort
05.2018 - 10.2019
Activity Aide
Pigeon Falls Healthcare Center
12.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Osseo-Fairchild High School
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