Reliable personal care professional bringing eleven years of experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care Roles. Personal Care Assistant skilled in addressing aging adults with mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Alzheimer's & Dementia
Summit Springs Village Memory Care
Condon, OR
2022.03 - Current
Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Trained and mentored new caregivers on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Performed wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures.
Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Assisted Primary Care Physicians during in-house examinations.
Moved hospice patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment, comfort and prevent bed sores.
Advocated for residents by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Acted as a liaison between administrator, facility registered nurse, providers, and resident's medical power of attorney.
Director of Assisted Living
Summit Springs Village
Condon, OR
2019.07 - 2020.02
Secured 7 move-ins for the facility during Q1, demonstrating a substantial enhancement from zero occurrences recorded in the preceding year.
Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
Collaborated with external vendors to offer cost-efficient IT support and human resources management solutions.