Janiya Peterkin
Aberdeen,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Home Instead Senior Care, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to foster independence in patients while maintaining a safe environment. Adept at implementing care plans and building strong relationships with families, ensuring quality care and comfort for all clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Home Instead Senior Care Home
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Daycare Assistant
D’s Angels Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
PCT
Black Pearl
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Established strong relationships with clients through clear communication and consistent follow-up
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Phlebotomy
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05.2024
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC06.2023
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Transfer techniques
- Daily living assistance
- Medication reminders
- Patient documentation
- Mobility support
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Care plan implementation
Certification
Phlebotomy Certificate
CPR Certificate
Timeline
PCA
Home Instead Senior Care Home
09.2024 - Current
PCT
Black Pearl
01.2023 - 08.2024
Daycare Assistant
D’s Angels Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
Phlebotomy
Sandhills Community College
Pinecrest High School
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