Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 12 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out housekeeping and personal care. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Have lead experience in managing and training staff, ordering supplies and liaison between doctors and workers comp.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Direct Support Professional
Emmaus Homes
Wright City, MO
04.2021 - Current
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
CNA
Right At Home, Home Health Care
St. Charles, MO
06.2016 - 07.2021
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Parklane Care And Rehab
Wentzville, MO
01.2015 - 03.2020
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Assistant Teacher
Future Stars Academy
Wentzville, MO
07.2014 - 12.2014
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress.
Remodeling Crew Member
Walmart
Wentzville, MO
04.2014 - 08.2014
Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated and spoiled items.
Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
CNA
Sunrise Senior Living
Richmond Heights, MO
04.2013 - 10.2013
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Delmar Gardens
Fenton, MO
08.2010 - 04.2013
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Swing Shift Manager
McDonald's
Valley Park, MO
06.2006 - 08.2010
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.