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Larena blais

Falls Village,CT

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Vanessa Goulet, enhancing client well-being through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in medication administration and effective communication, I foster strong relationships while promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities. Committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all clients.

Qualified [Desired Position] with solid background in providing compassionate and attentive care to clients. Supported daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring comfort and dignity. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and patience, fostering positive environment for clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Vanessa Goulet
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
  • Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.

Home Care Aide

Brenda Fife
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Conducted routine health monitoring, including vital signs and symptom tracking, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment as needed to assist patients in completing daily tasks safely and effectively.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Promoted mental stimulation by engaging patients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities tailored to their interests.

Home Care Provider

Marsha Miro
02.2021 - 04.2023

i took care of marsha husband jeff i did all daily care from showers changing feeding and activities

Private Home Care

Franklin Feldman
05.2017 - 11.2021
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in the private home environment.
  • Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by responding promptly to emergencies providing timely assistance.
  • Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
  • Conducted regular assessments on clients'' well-being through structured evaluations ensuring that any concerning observations were promptly reported.
  • Assisted clients with mobility challenges, utilizing adaptive equipment and techniques to promote safe movement within the home environment.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, empathy, patience, and humor when appropriate.
  • Supported families by offering respite care services during periods of caregiver absence or increased need for assistance.
  • Promoted independence and wellness for clients through personalized daily living assistance and support.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records to ensure proper dosage and timely administration.
  • Increased client satisfaction with tailored activities and companionship, fostering positive relationships and trust.

Education

No Degree -

Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Falls Village, CT

No Degree - Certified Nurses Aide

Red Cross
Pittsfield, MA
02-2014

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Nutritional planning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient documentation
  • Client transportation
  • Dressing assistance
  • Companionship support
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cultural competency
  • Time management
  • Attention to safety
  • Grooming assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behavior management
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Light housekeeping
  • Compassionate care
  • Care plan implementation
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping
  • Household tasks
  • Meal planning
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient management
  • Transportation assistance
  • Patient assessments
  • Stress management
  • Indirect patient care

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Vanessa Goulet
09.2024 - Current

Home Care Aide

Brenda Fife
08.2023 - 06.2025

Home Care Provider

Marsha Miro
02.2021 - 04.2023

Private Home Care

Franklin Feldman
05.2017 - 11.2021

No Degree -

Housatonic Valley Regional High School

No Degree - Certified Nurses Aide

Red Cross
Larena blais