Luckinson Charles
Newburgh,NY
Summary
-Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record of enhancing client wellness and independence at House Of 3rd Age. Expert in Grooming Assistance and Emotional Support, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Leveraged compassionate communication and meticulous care plan implementation to achieve over 90% client satisfaction.
-To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
-Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
-Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering two years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
-Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
-Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence.
-Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
-Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
-Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
House Of 3rd Age
04.2022 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Personal Care Assistant
ACAS / Christian Social Action Alliance
02.2019 - 03.2022
- 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 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 clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- 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.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Developed creative strategies for overcoming obstacles related to mobility or cognitive limitations while promoting maximum functionality in daily tasks.
- Provided respite care for families, allowing them opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
- Empowered clients by providing education on self-care strategies and encouraging them to take active role in their own health management.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Fostered open communication between all parties involved in client''s care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
State University of Haiti
Port-au-Prince, HAITI11.2015
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Certification in Computer Repair
- Degree in Sociology of Religion
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
German
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
House Of 3rd Age
04.2022 - 05.2023
Personal Care Assistant
ACAS / Christian Social Action Alliance
02.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
State University of Haiti