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Kerica Perkins

Baton Rouge

Summary

Highly trained professional talented in Area of expertise. Analytical problem-solver seeking Job Title position to apply expertise and enhance care. Personal Care Aide 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. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering Number years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers Number years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in Area of expertise. Compassionate Job Title with Number years of Type experience. Expert in Type treatments with dedication to specialized patient care. Proven history of taking initiative to provide Type treatments and employ Area of expertise knowledge. Experienced Job Title with over Number years of experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic Job Title eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Urgent Care Tech/Ma

Premier Heath
08.2022 - Current
  • Administered patient care, including vital signs measurement and medical history documentation.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Conducted routine lab tests and prepared samples for analysis, ensuring compliance with protocols.
  • Trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

PCA

Always Best Care
10.2019 - 09.2022
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.

DSW Worker

Louisiana Health And Rehab
02.2012 - 10.2019
  • Maintained records of client condition, progress and care using Software.
  • Transported and accompanied clients to therapy and doctor appointments.
  • Analyzed overall client performance to recommend specific plan goals.
  • Dispensed necessary medication to improve client health condition.
  • Corrected unacceptable behavior through with gentle discipline and feedback to help clients meet necessary house rule requirements.
  • Integrated residents into communities by organizing holiday and leisure activities.
  • Stimulated clients during in-house activities by conducting therapeutic exercises such as recreational games, physical exercises and occupational arts and crafts.
  • Assisted clients per with bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Conversed, entertained and read aloud to clients to promote mental health and alertness.
  • Facilitated groups to discuss clients' restorative goal needs, focusing on daily living skills, social skills, community participation and mental health.
  • Completed home management tasks by preparing meals, grocery shopping and cleaning.
  • Assembled promotional displays to increase brand awareness and attract customers.
  • Modeled and delivered exceptional customer experiences and built strong customer-first culture.
  • Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects.
  • Selected, recommended and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desires and needs.

Home Health Aide

Mr. Adolph Grimes
03.2010 - 08.2013
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Complete entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant -

US CAREER INSTITUTE
Fort Collins, CO
05.2025

High School - undefined

Tara High School
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2000

Cosmetologist - Cosmetology

Advance School of Cosmetology
Baton Rouge, LA
09.1998

Skills

  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient services
  • Adaptable
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical office administration
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Management
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Observing responses
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Transporting patients
  • Inpatient care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Outpatient care
  • Conducting intakes
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • EMR / EHR

Timeline

Urgent Care Tech/Ma

Premier Heath
08.2022 - Current

PCA

Always Best Care
10.2019 - 09.2022

DSW Worker

Louisiana Health And Rehab
02.2012 - 10.2019

Home Health Aide

Mr. Adolph Grimes
03.2010 - 08.2013

High School - undefined

Tara High School

Cosmetologist - Cosmetology

Advance School of Cosmetology

Certified Medical Assistant -

US CAREER INSTITUTE
Kerica Perkins