Kevin Walling
Kings Park,NY
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and providing support with daily living activities. Excel at communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and trust. Able to keep a clean and organized work environment, schedule, with an ability and emphasis to learn quickly and work efficiently and effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Catholic Health
Smithtown, New York
01.2023 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Recorded and Reported Patients blood sugar levels to nurses
Substitute Custodian
Kings Park Central School District
Kings Park, New York
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted with setting up for events such as assemblies, meetings or special programs.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Kept accurate records of daily work tasks performed during shift.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Operated power floor scrubbers when necessary for deep cleaning tasks.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Followed all safety procedures while operating machinery or working with hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with applicable health codes by cleaning surfaces regularly.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
Camp Counselor
Northport Day Camp
Northport, New York
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents and guardians, providing updates and addressing concerns.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, fostering a respectful and positive environment.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Delivered set curriculum to team of campers to promote engaging and fun atmosphere.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent quality of camper experiences.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
- Welcomed participants and directed to assigned areas.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Documented camp activities and progress of campers for administrative records and communication with parents.
- Managed inventory and maintenance of camp equipment and supplies, ensuring resources were available and in good condition.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Conducted pre-camp and post-camp evaluations, gathering feedback to improve future camp sessions.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Backroom Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
Kings Park, NY
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
- Examined product quality prior to its placement on shelves or racks.
- Operated material handling equipment safely, such as pallet jacks and dollies.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed to prevent injury or damage to goods.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Utilized handheld devices for tracking merchandise and updating inventory data.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in the backroom and loading dock areas.
- Prepared items for shipping, including picking, packing, and labeling.
- Retrieved requested items from backroom inventory promptly and accurately.
- Unloaded incoming trucks and stocked merchandise in correct storage areas.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Adhered to all company guidelines regarding shrink control measures.
- Participated in physical inventories as required by company policy.
- Provided customer service support when needed on the sales floor.
- Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kings Park High School
Kings Park, NY06-2019
Skills
- Database coordination
- Healthcare operations
- Organizational standards
- ADL support
- Monitoring tools
- Proficient in Epic
- Blood glucose testing
- Multitasking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Basic life support
- Feeding assistance
- Safety protocols
- Patient monitoring
- Behavioral management
- Quality assurance
- Written and verbal communication
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Health assessments
- Medical terminology
- Seizure precautions
- Documentation
- Organizational skills
- Care planning
- Goal setting
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Catholic Health
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Custodian
Kings Park Central School District
10.2021 - 01.2023
Backroom Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
09.2019 - 06.2021
Camp Counselor
Northport Day Camp
07.2016 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Kings Park High School