Kimberly Deschenes
Personal Care Assistant
Oxford,MA
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience providing personal care and assistance in home care settings. Skilled and delivering a variety of services including mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication distribution, an appointment scheduling. Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and their families, while providing quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited FBO Patryce Hudspeth
Spencer, MA
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted client with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Administered medications
- Incontinence management
- Bed making/linen changes
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support to client by listening attentively and engaging her in meaningful conversations.
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited FBO Tracy Calderwood (deceased)
Oxford, MA, MA
06.2014 - 03.2022
- Accompanied client to medical appointments in his handicap van.
- Daily personal care for quadriplegic client. Including but not limiting showers, dressing, transfer to and from bed into chair.
- Catheter care
- Change of position in bed and in chair to avoid breakdown of skin.
- Medication distribution
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped client with daily tasks such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Provided emotional support to client by listening attentively and engaging him in meaningful conversations.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchair and shower chair.
- Ensured safety of client by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may have required further medical attention.
- Provided companionship to disabled client in their home.
Personal Care Assistant
Cerebral Palsy of MA FBO Ricki Lee Stamper
Oxford, MA
11.2014 - 08.2018
- Provided emotional support to client by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Assisted client and activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Help client with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Developed a meaningful relationship with client through active listening and conversation.
- Prepared meals according to her liking.
- Transport a client to doctor's office and essential errands.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT05-1992
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Compassionate patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Medication Management
- Range of motion exercises
- Direct patient care
- Client transportation
- Shopping and errands
- Cooking healthy meals
- Ability to lift
- Adaptable under pressure
- Toileting assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited FBO Patryce Hudspeth
11.2019 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Cerebral Palsy of MA FBO Ricki Lee Stamper
11.2014 - 08.2018
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited FBO Tracy Calderwood (deceased)
06.2014 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
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