Keisha Karemba
Corning,NY
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with All Metro Healthcare, skilled in providing emotional support and grooming assistance. Enhanced client well-being through effective communication and personalized care strategies. Recognized for fostering independence and maintaining a safe environment, while adeptly managing medication charting and demonstrating empathy in all interactions.
Offering compassionate and reliable approach, eager to learn and develop in personal care environment. Brings foundational understanding of healthcare practices and ability to quickly acquire skills in assisting with daily living activities. Ready to use and develop organizational and communication skills in Dental Assistant role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
All Metro Healthcare
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall well-being and independence.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions under supervision, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care strategies for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and changes in condition for effective communication.
- Adapted to diverse client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches and techniques.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure living environment for clients at all times.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Social Companion
All Metro Healthcare
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional support and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team to relay client needs and preferences.
- Documented client progress and changes in condition for accurate care continuity.
- Engaged clients in social activities, fostering positive interactions and mental stimulation.
- Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
- Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
- Promoted a sense of belonging for clients by engaging them in meaningful conversations about their lives, hobbies, or experiences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through attentive listening skills and genuine empathy towards their personal struggles.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Humanities And Social Sciences, A.S.
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
SUNY Syracuse EOC
Syracuse, NY12-2024
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Infection prevention management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Medication charting
- Empathy
Certification
1. CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
All Metro Healthcare
04.2025 - 10.2025
Social Companion
All Metro Healthcare
04.2025 - 10.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Humanities And Social Sciences, A.S.
Corning Community College
High School Diploma -
SUNY Syracuse EOC