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Kathryn Jenkins

Farmington,NM

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing home living. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Dungarvin, NM
Farmington, New Mexico
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens, and meal planning.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living.

Personal Care Assistant, Live in Group Home Care

Hearts and Hands of Care
Anchorage, Alaska
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Collaborated with team members regarding plan of care for each client.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

PCA Personal Care Assistant, Live in Group Home Ca

Hope Community Resources, Inc.
Anchorage, Alaska
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
  • Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications
  • Managed household duties such as grocery shopping
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
North Richland Hills, TX
05-1982

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Nutrition Planning
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Housekeeping
  • CPR, First-Aid Certified

Certification

  • Personal Care: ADLs, IDLs, and Communication
  • AWMD
  • CPR, and First Aid

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Dungarvin, NM
06.2023 - Current

Personal Care Assistant, Live in Group Home Care

Hearts and Hands of Care
05.2019 - 07.2022

PCA Personal Care Assistant, Live in Group Home Ca

Hope Community Resources, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Richland High School

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