Kelly Williams
Galax,VA
Summary
I am a compassionate caregiving professional with proven track record in providing high-quality support and assistance to elderly individuals. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and creating safe, nurturing environments. I have learned many skills in the 27 years of the health field. My Skills range from basic care to end of life care. My skills also includes first aide to open wound care, physical therapy and rehabilitation. My passion is to keep clients at home where they can be care for comfortably. I bring sunshine to my clients lives and make their lives easier as i can while leaving my foot print in their hearts.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Senior Home Share
Galax, va
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at Senior Home Share.
- Monitored and documented client progress and reported changes to the care team promptly.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
Private Nurse
Self-employeed
Galax
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided compassionate care to patients in private home settings.
- Provided individualized nursing care to patients in their homes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions regularly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for health assessments.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient care plans and needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in patient condition or emergency situations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families emotionally.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients to enhance their well-being.
PCA
Virginia Kares
Galax, Virginia
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to the care team promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Supported mobility by assisting clients with walking or transferring safely.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines for residents
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
PCA
Pro Careers
Galax, Virginia
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at Senior Home Share.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Supported mobility by assisting clients with walking or transferring safely.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Private CNA
Self employed
Galax
05.2010 - 11.2015
- Provided personal care assistance to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation for appointments.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment
- Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance trust and comfort levels.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in care delivery.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Wound care - first aide
- Catheters-feeding tubes
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical history and goals
- Managed and treated pain in patients.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
PCA
Interim Home Health
Galax
04.2006 - 03.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Harford Technical High School
Graduated 1998
Bel Air, Maryland
09.1994 - 06.1998
- CNA MD Licensed
- CPR certified
- First Aide certified
- Hospital Training
- Working with disabled children
- Worked with 911 Dispatch
- Farm and Animal care
- Animal vaccines
- Wound care
Skills
- Personal care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Wound care
- Home health care
- Health assessments
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Transfer techniques
- Infection control
- Daily living assistance
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Physical therapy support
- Catheter care
- Professional bedside manner
- Customer service
- Personal assistant
- Compassion and sympathetic
- Basic nursing care
- Personal hygiene
- Client relationship management
- Basic caregiving techniques
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Meal preparation and planning
- Time management
- Safety awareness
Timeline
PCA
Senior Home Share
01.2026 - Current
PCA
Virginia Kares
10.2023 - 09.2024
Private Nurse
Self-employeed
09.2023 - 12.2025
PCA
Pro Careers
03.2014 - 11.2015
Private CNA
Self employed
05.2010 - 11.2015
PCA
Interim Home Health
04.2006 - 03.2014
Harford Technical High School
Graduated 1998
09.1994 - 06.1998