Madison Amundson
Orange Park,United States
Summary
I have 7 years of experience working as a PCA/CNA. I worked with elderly for about 4 1/2 years, and special needs clients for about 2 1/2 years now. I am very compassionate about working in the nursing field. I love taking care of those who need help. I am committed to providing the best care that I can give. I have experience working in assisted living and home-care settings. I am familiar with medical terminology and procedures. I am observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address residents requirements in high-volume care facilities. I am proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Special Friends Inc
Gainesville, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Scheduled and accompanied client to his appointments.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Transported client via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to clients meal plan.
- Documented client's eating patterns.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Personal Care Assistant
Wokasch Foster Homes
Grand Rapids, MN
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Accompanied clients to appointments.
- Entertained, conversed, and planned a bunch of physical activities to keep clients' active.
- Took clients' to special olympics during the weekdays.
- Turned and positioned bedbound clients' to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Fed clients' via G-tube, and gave enemas as needed.
- Used lift-machines to transfer clients into wheel chairs/beds.
- Operated a suction machine/cough assist machine daily for certain clients who needed it.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Built strong relationships with clients' to deliver emotional support and companionship.
PCA
Presbyterian Homes And Services
Prior Lake, MN
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to make sure the residents were meeting their specific meal plan.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in residents' health status to the RN on staff.
- Administered medications to the residents.
- Answered call lights as soon as possible.
- Delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Recorded residents vitals weekly, as well as blood sugar levels (If diabetic).
- Used lift-machines to help transfer resident's into bath,bed, and wheel chairs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing,toileting and teeth brushing.
PCA/CNA
Manor House Assisted Living
Grand Rapids, MN
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals weekly and blood sugar levels daily if needed.
- Trained on administering medication, and trained to administer insulin to residents with diabetes.
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming and teeth brushing.
- Helped residents get ready for the day, or helped them get ready for bed.
- Hourly checks on residents.
- Charted on computers at the end of the shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenway High School
Coleraine, MN 08.2012 - 05.2016
No Degree - AA
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN 01.2017 - 01.2018
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
Medication Administration
Tactful communication
Direct Patient Care
Stress management
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Recording vital signs
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Compassionate
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Special Friends Inc
08.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Wokasch Foster Homes
08.2019 - 08.2020
PCA
Presbyterian Homes And Services
01.2019 - 08.2020
No Degree - AA
Itasca Community College
01.2017 - 01.2018
PCA/CNA
Manor House Assisted Living
10.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Greenway High School
08.2012 - 05.2016