Jessica Shaw
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
David Lovett
Waterbury, CT
05.2019 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Waterbury, CT
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications, including ingredients and condiments.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to food safety regulations.
- Kept records of sandwich orders for inventory purposes.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner and answered questions about menu items.
- Ensured all products were fresh by checking expiration dates on food packages.
Waitress
Zachary's Pizza
Waterbury, CT
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT08-2024
High School Diploma -
Meriden Young Mother's Program
Meriden 06-2008
Some College (No Degree) -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTCertificate - Medical Assisting
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CTSkills
- Oxygen therapy
- End of life care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Continuing education
- Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Bed preparation
- Mobility Assistance
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award from Goodwin University
- Dean's List for Goodwin University
- President's List For Goodwin University
Certification
- OSHA certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
David Lovett
05.2019 - Current
Sandwich Maker
SUBWAY®Restaurants
08.2018 - 01.2019
Waitress
Zachary's Pizza
08.2015 - 10.2018
- OSHA certification
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Goodwin University
High School Diploma -
Meriden Young Mother's Program
Some College (No Degree) -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Goodwin University
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