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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Veranda Senior Living
06.2023 - Current
Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Uvalde Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 01.2022
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
ADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVINGADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVING