KELLEY MITCHELL
PCA/Home Health Aide
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Experienced and energetic Personal Care Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly and adept at working diverse personal care providing environments. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Resident Care Aide
Beehive Assisted Living
Maple Grove, MN
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 20-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Resident Care Aide
Presbyterian Homes
Inver Grove Heights, MN
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 100-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and cancers
Personal Care Attendant
Integra Home Health Care Services
Lakeville, Minnesota
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Maintained accurate records of resident care
- Provided friendly, clean and safe environment to residents
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Responded appropriately to physical and emotional needs of resident
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Live-In
Peaceful Acres
Welch, MN
06.2008 - 04.2012
- Assisted clients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped clients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Cared for medically fragile adults in need of extensive support.
- Transported clients to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Performed clerical duties, such as work processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Evaluated clients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized client care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating clients needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding clients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with clients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CNA Certification
Southeast Technical College
Redwing, MN 11.2008 - 11.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
l John F. Kennedy High School l Bloomington
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Clinical Documentation
Inpatient care
Recording vital signs
Transporting patients
Documenting behaviors
Direct Patient Care
Responding to emergencies
Supporting personal needs
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Meal Preparation
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
Beehive Assisted Living
04.2022 - 07.2022
First Aid/CPR
01-2022
PCA-State of MN DHS
01-2022
Resident Care Aide
Presbyterian Homes
10.2020 - 04.2022
Personal Care Attendant
Integra Home Health Care Services
06.2015 - 10.2016
Some College (No Degree) - CNA Certification
Southeast Technical College
11.2008 - 11.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant - Live-In
Peaceful Acres
06.2008 - 04.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
l John F. Kennedy High School l Bloomington