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Jalaya Gums

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

New Perspective Senior Living
Arden, MN
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored and documented residents' health and well-being regularly.
  • Encouraged social interaction among residents through engaging activities.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Caregiver

Polar Ridge Senior living
Saint Paul, Minnesota
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored and documented residents' health and well-being regularly.
  • Encouraged social interaction among residents through engaging activities.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to address resident health concerns promptly.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Education

Minnesota Virtual School
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Health monitoring
  • Meal preparation
  • Safety management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Emotional support
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Stress management
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Social interaction
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Nutrition
  • Active listening
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Strong ethics
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Patient companionship
  • Supportive companionship
  • Flexible schedule
  • Empathetic listening

Certification

  • CFSSPCA Test certificate
  • CFSSPCA117993520231107
  • 11/7/2023

Timeline

Caregiver

New Perspective Senior Living
10.2024 - 04.2025

Caregiver

Polar Ridge Senior living
02.2024 - 10.2024

Minnesota Virtual School

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