Criminal Justice
Maizie Parmenter
Fergus Falls,MN
Summary
An experienced non-medical Care provider offering 6.5 years of expertise providing care in an assisted living facility and in-home. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene, and provide companionship. I am experienced in working with the elderly, specifically with Alzheimer's and Dementia, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing patient needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Recent Rasmussen University Graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, seeking to leverage a 3.7 GPA and 91 Criminal Justice-related classroom hours to obtain employment in the Criminal Justice or Criminal Justice related field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Pioneer Senior Cottages
Fergus Falls, MN
08.2018 - Current
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Personal Care Assistant
Accracare
Fergus Falls, MN
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
Moorhead, MN 07.2020 - 03.2022
Skills
Progress documentation
Medication Administration
Patient care
State regulations knowledge
Wound care maintenance
Cooking meals
Staff collaboration
Documenting behaviors
Recording vital signs
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Transporting patients
Measuring bodily fluids
Supporting personal needs
Compassionate
Efficient and reliable team player
Emotional support
Safety protocols
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Cultural Awareness
Active Listening
Flexible schedule and availability
Interests
Criminal Law
Corrections
Policing
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
07.2020 - 03.2022
Caregiver
Pioneer Senior Cottages
08.2018 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Accracare
07.2016 - 04.2019