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Hi, I’m
Jacob Corey
Erie,PA
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Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant dedicated to addressing medical and personal needs of diverse individuals. Delivered high-quality care through effective communication and exceptional bedside manner, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Contributed to healthcare teams by managing documentation, tracking patient details, and providing mobility support, while adapting to fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Age In Place Home CareErie, PA
Patient Care Assistant
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for patient health assessments.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team and family members.
From The Heart Elder CareErie, Pennsylvania
Patient Care Assistant
09.2020 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for patient health assessments.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team and family members.
- Documented patient progress and reported concerns to supervisors promptly.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Prepared meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas to promote safety and hygiene.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
Education
Erie East High School Erie, PA
University Overview
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Patient documentation
- Vital signs documentation
- Personal care support
- Dietary management
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency response
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Compliance with safety protocols
- Seizure precautions
- Basic life support
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Nursing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient care planning
- Patient risk assessment
- Time management
- Documentation
- Monitoring tools
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Organizational skills
- Healthcare management
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Physical therapy support
- Dining assistance
- Safety protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Process improvements
- Quality assurance
- Strategic planning
- Multitasking
- Nursing assistance
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Specimen collection
- Emergency response
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Age In Place Home Care
08.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
From The Heart Elder Care
09.2020 - 08.2023
Erie East High School
06.2011