Lakeisha Nelson
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA
Public partnership
Martinsburg, Ny
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
PCA
Signature care
Manhattan, Ny
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored health indicators and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
PCA
All Metro
Manhattan, New York
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
PCA
Committed care agency
Manhattan
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored health indicators and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment for clients.
- Documented client progress and care activities in daily logs.
- Trained new staff on care procedures and best practices at Choices Home Care.
- Advocated for client needs and preferences in service delivery discussions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
PCA
Choices home care
Martinsburg, Wv
08.2011 - 01.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored health indicators and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
CNA/GNA
Critical care agency
Martinsburg, West Virginia
12.2006 - 12.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care and observations accurately in medical records.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
CNA/GNA
Avalon Manor
Hagerstown, Maryland
10.2001 - 12.2007
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care and observations accurately in medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation techniques.
- Participated in training new staff on patient care protocols and procedures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
CNA/GNA
Brunswick Hospital
Amityville, New York
07.1997 - 07.2001
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care and observations accurately in medical records.
- Provided direct patient care in critical care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families about care plans and procedures.
- Supported patients with daily living activities and mobility assistance.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Education
Pca - Pca
Yonkers
04.2025 - 04.2025
CNA - CNA
Wilson Tech
Amityville, New York 06.1997 - 12.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Monroe College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Personal care
- Health monitoring
- Medication management
- Care documentation
Timeline
PCA
Public partnership
04.2025 - Current
PCA
Signature care
04.2025 - 10.2025
Pca - Pca
Yonkers
04.2025 - 04.2025
PCA
All Metro
08.2024 - 04.2025
PCA
Committed care agency
01.2021 - 11.2023
PCA
Choices home care
08.2011 - 01.2016
CNA/GNA
Critical care agency
12.2006 - 12.2011
CNA/GNA
Avalon Manor
10.2001 - 12.2007
CNA/GNA
Brunswick Hospital
07.1997 - 07.2001
CNA - CNA
Wilson Tech
06.1997 - 12.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Monroe College