Kayla Luoma
Howell,MI
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with over 10 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate care and emotional support to residents at home or long-term care facility. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital signs and completion of ADL's. Knowledgeable about mechanical lifts, safe ambulation and proper bedside manner, in-depth knowledge of behavioral redirection strategies. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Private Duty
Howell, MI
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Direct Care Supervisor
Brighton Manor
Brighton, MI
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented individual care plans for residents.
- Monitored staff's performance to ensure that quality standards were met.
- Provided orientation, training and supervision of direct care staff.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and appropriately.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all services provided to residents.
- Collaborated with families and outside agencies regarding resident needs.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including bathing and personal hygiene.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hartland High School
Hartland, MI06-2013
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Documentation And Reporting
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Safe Patient Mobility
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Private Duty
01.2022 - 10.2022
Direct Care Supervisor
Brighton Manor
08.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hartland High School
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