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Kathryn Westing

Wasilla,AK

Summary

Dedicated PCA with a proven track record at HomeWell Senior Care, skilled in compassionate care and emotional support. Adept at infection control and patient documentation, I enhance patient comfort and independence while fostering strong relationships with families. Committed to safety protocols and improving patient mobility through attentive assistance.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

HomeWell Senior Care
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.

PCA

907 LLC
10.1983 - 06.2024
  • Assisted patient with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patient.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.

Procurement Specialist

Crowley Marine Services
01.2005 - 06.2012
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
  • Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
  • Enhanced the accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in the purchasing process.
  • Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
  • Facilitated transparent bidding processes for supplier selection, ensuring fairness and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives within the procurement department that significantly reduced overhead expenses.
  • Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.

Education

Certificate MSO 365 And Quickbooks - Educational Administration

Nine Star
Wasilla AK
06-2025

Certificate - Travel Agent

SST Travel School
Anchorage AK
10-1999

High School Diploma -

Seward High School
Seward AK
05-1988

Skills

  • PPE Compliant
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient documentation
  • Adaptive equipment knowledge
  • CPR certification
  • Basic life support
  • Infection control standards
  • Data collection
  • Active listening
  • Safety Protocal
  • Estimating and cost trackin
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Price negotiations
  • Payment processing
  • Quality assurance
  • Project management
  • Purchasing coordination
  • Shipment arrangements
  • Bid proposal
  • Supply inventory measuring
  • Supplier relationship
  • Data entry
  • Logistics oversight
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability
  • Product knowledge

Timeline

PCA

HomeWell Senior Care
11.2022 - Current

Procurement Specialist

Crowley Marine Services
01.2005 - 06.2012

PCA

907 LLC
10.1983 - 06.2024

Certificate MSO 365 And Quickbooks - Educational Administration

Nine Star

Certificate - Travel Agent

SST Travel School

High School Diploma -

Seward High School

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