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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Right At Home Health Care
01.2018 - Current
Duties include:
Documentation of information in patient charts and communicating status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Promote patient comfort by responding quickly to calls and handling diverse needs.
Ambulate patients with appropriate assistive devices and use of proper body mechanics.
Document patient intake and dietary requirements, also assist with feeding and monitoring.
Engage with patient families and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Promote patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Obtain patient vital signs and report results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care
Personal Care Assistant
Bafou
06.2005 - 01.2017
Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a client''s care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.