Jennifer Crawford
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Professional personal care assistant with strong track record in client care and support. Known for delivering high-quality care and adapting to individual client needs. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, consistently dependable, and flexible in dynamic environments. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance and mobility support, with caring and empathetic approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA/ Emergency Room
Coney Island Hospital
07.2013 - Current
- One to one observation.
- Perform venipuncture/ fingersticks testing on patients.
- Perform electrocardiograms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA/Patient Escort
Ocean Promenade Rehab and Nursing Facility
03.2011 - Current
- Provide nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained.
- Assist residents with all aspects of ADL’s in accordance with established care plan.
- Measure and record patient’s fluid intake and output.
- Take patient vital signs.
- Escort and transport resident’s from the nursing facility to routine appointments.
- Delivered patient messages, medical records, and other items to appropriate medical personnel.
CNA/Rehab
Coler- Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Observed patients’ conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and reported changes to professional staff.
- Provided patient care by bathing, grooming, shaving, and assisting with all aspects of ADL’s.
- Provided patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
- Turned and re-positioned bed-ridden patients, alone and with assistance, to prevent bed sores.
- One to one observation of ventilator dependent and high risk patients.
Education
BLS -
American Heart Association
New York, NY04-2025
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant -
National Healthcare Association
New York, NY01.2018
Medgar Evers College - EKG and Phlebotomy Technician
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY01.2017
Certified Hemodialysis Technician Training - Hemodialysis Water Treatment Module
Borough of Manhattan Community College / Dialysis 4 Career
New York, NY01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant -
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY01.2010
High School Diploma -
Julia Richman High School
New York, NY01.1996
Skills
- Behavioral support strategies
- Emotional support
- Immediate response coordination
- Assessment of vital signs
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
PCA/ Emergency Room
Coney Island Hospital
07.2013 - Current
CNA/Rehab
Coler- Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility
08.2012 - 07.2013
CNA/Patient Escort
Ocean Promenade Rehab and Nursing Facility
03.2011 - Current
Medgar Evers College - EKG and Phlebotomy Technician
Medgar Evers College
Certified Hemodialysis Technician Training - Hemodialysis Water Treatment Module
Borough of Manhattan Community College / Dialysis 4 Career
Certified Nursing Assistant -
ASA College
High School Diploma -
Julia Richman High School
BLS -
American Heart Association
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant -
National Healthcare Association
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