Jacqueline Sandell
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Heartsease House, delivering compassionate patient care and emotional support. Skilled in medication administration and personal hygiene assistance, I fostered strong client rapport, enhancing overall well-being. Adaptable under pressure, I consistently improved client comfort and independence through tailored care plans and attentive service.
Professional caregiver with strong expertise in providing compassionate and efficient assistance to individuals. Skilled in personal hygiene care, meal preparation, and mobility support. Known for teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Adept at maintaining positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring comfort and dignity for all.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Patricia and Rusty
Indianapolis, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- 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.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Documented patient progress accurately, supporting continuity of care and compliance with regulations.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Care Assistant
Cynthia
Indianapolis, IN
2024 - 2024
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Developed creative strategies for overcoming obstacles related to mobility or cognitive limitations while promoting maximum functionality in daily tasks.
- Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Personal Care Assistant
Evangeline
Indianapolis, IN
2019 - 2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and promoting independence.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress accurately, supporting continuity of care and compliance with regulations.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
Personal Care Assistant
Rainer
Indianapolis, IN
2017 - 2018
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving overall well-being through companionship and active listening.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, fostering trust and understanding in care processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to health protocols.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
MNT Maternity Nurse (Post Partum Doula)
Can Provide Details If Required
All Over The World
2008 - 2016
- Administered postpartum care, ensuring comfort and well-being of mothers and newborns.
- Educated families on infant care practices, promoting healthy developmental milestones.
- Assisted in breastfeeding support, fostering positive maternal-infant bonding experiences.
- Provided emotional support to families, enhancing overall maternity experience during my stay.
- Supported mothers experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding by offering patience, reassurance, and practical solutions based on individual needs.
- Kept detailed records of infant growth milestones, feeding schedules, diaper changes, sleep patterns, ensuring optimal development progress tracking for pediatrician appointments.
- Provided exceptional postnatal care to high-risk pregnancies or multiples by implementing specialized care plans tailored to unique circumstances.
- Reduced parental stress levels by managing household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning duties.
- Provided exceptional overnight care for newborns, allowing parents to rest and recover while ensuring infants received attentive, nurturing support.
- Assisted with infant sleep training strategies to establish healthy sleep habits and promote restful nights for both baby and parents.
- Empowered new parents with evidence-based information and resources to make informed decisions about their newborns'' care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for families bringing home their newborns, offering guidance on establishing routines and adapting to new roles.
- Boosted parents'' confidence in caring for their infants with comprehensive education on feeding, bathing, and sleep routines.
- Offered guidance on sibling adjustment strategies, fostering positive relationships between new babies and their older siblings.
- Identified early signs of postpartum depression or anxiety in mothers, providing emotional support and appropriate referrals when needed.
- Maintained open lines of communication between family members and healthcare professionals regarding updates on mother''s recovery status or infant''s needs during the postpartum period.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for newborns by thoroughly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment.
- Coordinated with other members of the maternity care team to ensure seamless continuity of services, contributing to an overall positive experience for families during the postpartum period.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for families navigating the complexities of insurance benefits, postpartum care providers, and pediatric appointments.
- Strengthened bonding between parents and infant through guidance on skin-to-skin contact, soothing techniques, and interactive playtime activities.
- Promoted breastfeeding success through tailored lactation support, positioning techniques, and troubleshooting common issues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during the postpartum period.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Home Childcare Provider
Details of Employers Can Be Given.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1991 - 2007
- Provided nurturing care and supervision for children, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities to promote children's cognitive and social development.
- Facilitated daily routines, including meal preparation, hygiene, and playtime, fostering healthy habits.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and any behavioral concerns.
- Managed scheduling and activity planning to ensure balanced and enriching experiences for children.
- Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
- Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor excursions like visits to local parks or nature walks around the neighborhood.
- Encouraged and supported self-help skills to establish independence.
- Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
- Monitored children's development and discussed observations with parents.
- Served as a positive role model for children in my care by exhibiting patience, kindness, and a strong work ethic on a daily basis.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged positive behavior by setting clear expectations and providing consistent discipline.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment for children, resulting in increased trust from parents.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Improved language skills in young learners through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive games.
- Managed schedules, activities, and transportation for multiple children, maintaining punctuality and efficiency.
- Administered medication following instructions from parents and physicians.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Offered homework assistance for school-aged children attending after-school programs at my home-based childcare center.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Resident Care Assistant
Heartsease House
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1990 - 1991
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards during daily operations and activities.
- Increased resident independence by aiding with mobility exercises and daily activities.
- Received recognition from supervisors for consistently delivering high-quality care under challenging circumstances.
- Developed strong relationships with family members, providing regular updates on resident progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Contributed to the development of individualized care plans, ensuring accurate documentation of each resident''s needs.
- Conversed with assigned residents to determine emotional and physical state of being and reported changes to resident services director.
- Assisted over 5 elderly, convalescents and disabled residents with daily living activities in residential care facilities.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported needs of 5 residents under long-term care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided emotional support for residents during difficult transitions or personal challenges, enhancing overall mental wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved residents'' well-being through consistent monitoring and timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks.
- Supported residents during meal times, assisting with feeding and promoting proper nutrition.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for residents, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Delivered and served meals and provided other dining needs.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement personalized care plans for residents.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Engaged residents in social activities, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
- Maintained a clean, organized living space for each resident, fostering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
- Assisted residents in managing medications, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to schedules.
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
- 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.
Resident Care Assistant
North Norfolk County Council
Overstrand, Norfolk, England
1988 - 1990
- Provided emotional support for residents during difficult transitions or personal challenges, enhancing overall mental wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted a safe living environment by promptly addressing potential hazards and reporting concerns to supervisors.
- Contributed to efficient facility operations by maintaining accurate records of resident information and care provided.
- Improved residents'' well-being through consistent monitoring and timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks.
- Supported residents during meal times, assisting with feeding and promoting proper nutrition.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for residents, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Facilitated social interactions among residents through engaging group activities and outings.
- Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
- Delivered and served meals and provided other dining needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained a clean, organized living space for each resident, fostering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
Resident Care Assistant
Berverly Nursing Home
Cromer, Norfolk, England
1985 - 1987
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Engaged residents in social activities, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
- Maintained a clean, organized living space for each resident, fostering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
- Assisted residents in managing medications, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to schedules.
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement personalized care plans for residents.
Education
MNT Maternity Nurse Training
Reading University
Reading, England01-2008
Care Assistant 1 & 2
North Norfolk County Council
Kings Lynn Norflk England01-1989
High School Diploma -
Cromer High School
Cromer Norfolk England06-1986
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Light housekeeping
- Compassionate care
- Meal preparation
- Meal planning
- Medication administration
- Household tasks
- Client transportation
- Patient management
- Transportation assistance
- Client rapport
- Physical therapy support
- Toileting assistance
- Personal errands assistance
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Household organization
- Feeding support
- Adaptable under pressure
- Tact and diplomacy
- Shopping and errands
- Companionship
- Personal hygiene
- Range of motion exercises
- Elderly care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Patricia and Rusty
01.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Cynthia
2024 - 2024
Personal Care Assistant
Evangeline
2019 - 2019
Personal Care Assistant
Rainer
2017 - 2018
MNT Maternity Nurse (Post Partum Doula)
Can Provide Details If Required
2008 - 2016
Home Childcare Provider
Details of Employers Can Be Given.
1991 - 2007
Resident Care Assistant
Heartsease House
1990 - 1991
Resident Care Assistant
North Norfolk County Council
1988 - 1990
Resident Care Assistant
Berverly Nursing Home
1985 - 1987
MNT Maternity Nurse Training
Reading University
Care Assistant 1 & 2
North Norfolk County Council
High School Diploma -
Cromer High School