Personal Care Assistant
Care.com
03.2023 - Current
Justina burris
Personal care , Cna , cmt
Baltimore,MD
Timeline
CNA
Care.com
01.2020 - 04.2023
Companion
First choice health
05.2018 - 04.2022
Gna
Vision Allied
Cna
Vision Allied
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteWork History
Personal Care Assistant
Care.com
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
CNA
Care.com
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Companion
First choice health
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
- Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks routinely.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Education
Cna
Vision Allied
Towson, MDGna
Vision Allied
Towson, MDSkills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior management
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Behavior redirection
- CPR certified
- Light housekeeping
- Care plan implementation
- Meal preparation
- Direct patient care
- Meal planning
- Medication administration
- Household tasks
- Client transportation
- Patient management
- Transportation assistance
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
- Client rapport
- Nutrition monitoring
- Medication management
- Client relationship management
- Memory care techniques
- Medical office administration
- First aid and CPR
- Patient awareness
- Personal errands assistance
- Feeding support
- Observational skills
- Toileting assistance
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to deliver compassionate and reliable care to clients. Proven experience in assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring client comfort and safety. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently contributes to collaborative, supportive environment.