Kayana Smith
Flint,MI
Summary
Compassionate PCA with a proven track record at American House, excelling in emotional support and personal hygiene assistance. Enhanced patient comfort and wellbeing through effective behavioral management and meal preparation, fostering independence and trust. Committed to maintaining a safe environment, significantly reducing infection risks and promoting social interaction among residents.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP/Caregiving
Alternative Services
222 Elizabeth St. Montrose, Mi
03.2025 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
PCA
American House
12640 Holly Rd. Grand Blanc, Mi
10.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- 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.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Madison Academy Highschool
3266 S Genesee Rd.05.2024
Skills
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency response
- Meal preparation
Certification
CPR certified
CPI certified
Med trained
Timeline
DSP/Caregiving
Alternative Services
03.2025 - Current
PCA
American House
10.2024 - 12.2024
Madison Academy Highschool