Khadigah Murchison
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to patients. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments. Great at assisting and supervising making sure everyone needs are met.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Advanced Home Care Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary guidelines set forth by health professionals or family members.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the residents.
- Provided companionship through conversation and other recreational activities.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Follow the meal plan
- Accompanied residents on doctor visits and provided transportation when necessary.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Monitored medication expiration dates and removed outdated items from shelves.
- Completed errands within shift time assigned.
- Monitored incoming mail
- Accompanied clients to social events
Personal Care Assistant
Community Home Care Referral Services
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Researched community resources available for additional assistance or services if needed.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Cashier
Evelyn Hill
New York, NY
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and I had sufficient change.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus
Brooklyn, NY06.2013
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Decision making
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Patient Safety
- Computer skills
- Customer Service
- Compassionate
- Time management
Certification
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Advanced Home Care Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Community Home Care Referral Services
10.2021 - Current
Cashier
Evelyn Hill
11.2017 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus
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