Jade Brown

Supported children and families by maintaining case documentation, coordinating resources, and promoting child safety for ongoing care.

• Provided meals
• Administered medications
• Escorted the children to shower and complete hygiene.
• Assisted with tutoring and homework
• Provided transportation to doctors, school, and other appointments.

• Provided in-home senior care including personal care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, and reporting health changes.
• • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)• Personal care and hygiene assistance• Meal preparation and feeding assistance• Medication reminders• Companionship and emotional support• Light housekeeping and laundry• Mobility and transfer assistance• Transportation and errands• Documentation and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position

Provided person-centered support through ADL assistance, community integration support, behavior support, and care-team collaboration to ensure coordinated service delivery.

As a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Easterseals, I provide compassionate, person-centered care and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and other support needs. My role focuses on promoting independence, maintaining personal dignity, ensuring safety, and improving each individual’s quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide support with meal preparation, feeding, medication reminders as authorized, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Encourage independence by helping individuals develop daily living, communication, social, and life skills.
• Support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities by following individualized care plans and using appropriate behavioral support strategies.
• Assist with transportation, community outings, recreational activities, and participation in social programs.
• Observe and report changes in behavior, mood, physical condition, or overall well-being to supervisors and appropriate care team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided, daily activities, incidents, and individual progress.
• Use patience, empathy, professionalism, and effective communication when interacting with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Follow organizational policies, infection-control procedures, confidentiality requirements, and health and safety guidelines.
• Advocate for individuals’ rights, choices, independence, and inclusion within their homes and communities.

• Assisted seniors with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily personal care needs.
• Supported mobility, transfers, and repositioning using safe patient handling techniques.
• Monitored client comfort and reported changes in condition to care team promptly.
• Prepared meals and snacks according to dietary needs and service plans.
• Performed light housekeeping, laundry, and sanitation tasks to maintain safe environments.
• Documented care activities, observations, and client preferences accurately for continuity.
• Reminded clients about medications, appointments, and routine wellness activities.
• Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
• Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.