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Kathy Bertagnolli

Daphne,AL

Summary

Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers Number years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over Number years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Patient-focused Job Title with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA

Golden Rule Senior Care
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.

Housekeeping Attendant

Suncoast Cleaning Service
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities such as shampoo, paper towels, and soap.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, cleaning supplies, and requested guest supplies.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Sanitized all kitchen surfaces, wiped down cabinets, and swept and mopped floors
  • Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
  • Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
  • Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
  • Operated wet-vacuums, buffing machines, vacuums and upholstery cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
  • Oversaw calendar to manage organized cleaning schedule and complete tasks on time.
  • Liaised with other departments to coordinate housekeeping requirements and resolve issues and concerns.
  • Aided manager in developing and executing of new cleaning procedures and protocols to improve cleaning process.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
  • Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
  • Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
  • Completed special housekeeping actions such as turning mattresses on set schedule.
  • Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
  • Maintained spaces with routine upkeep and basic repairs, coordinating with management on more advanced needs.
  • Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
  • Hang, cleaned and rehung draperies to maintain freshness.
  • Resealed floors with wax and kitchen counters with correct applications to minimize staining and damage.

Housekeeper

Oak Haven Cottage
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
  • Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices, and other commercial buildings.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
  • Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
  • Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
  • Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
  • Completed special housekeeping actions such as turning mattresses on set schedule.
  • Maintained spaces with routine upkeep and basic repairs, coordinating with management on more advanced needs.
  • Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
  • Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
  • Resealed floors with wax and kitchen counters with correct applications to minimize staining and damage.
  • Hang, cleaned and rehung draperies to maintain freshness.
  • Ran special errands, including retrieving dry cleaning and making requested purchases.

Cashier /sales Associate

Dollar Tree
06.2018 - Current
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges.

Education

Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Office Management

James H. Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL

Diploma - Standard

Fairhope High School
Fairhope, AL
05.1983

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Proper Staffing
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Emergency Response
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Height and Weight Measurement
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Serving and Collecting Food Trays
  • Treatment Room Sanitation
  • Medical Equipment Operations
  • Folding Clothing
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Non Medical Supply Storage
  • General Housekeeping
  • Emotional Support
  • Monitoring Vitals
  • Patient Safety
  • Message Delivery
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Patient Care Activities
  • Patient Rapport
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Treatment Tray Stocking
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Meal Preparation
  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Patient Transporting
  • Direct Supervision
  • Equipment Disinfection
  • Deliver Documents
  • Simple Dressings
  • Mobility Assistance Aptitude
  • Healthy Meal Preparation
  • Patient Feeding
  • Clean Rooms Expertise
  • Basic Nursing Care
  • Managing Cash Register
  • Folding Clothes
  • Providing Feedback

Certification

CNA certification

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Cashier /sales Associate

Dollar Tree
06.2018 - Current

PCA

Golden Rule Senior Care

Housekeeping Attendant

Suncoast Cleaning Service

Housekeeper

Oak Haven Cottage

Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Office Management

James H. Faulkner State Community College

Diploma - Standard

Fairhope High School

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