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Maria Gardner

Rochester,NY

Summary

Committed Personal Care Assistant well-versed in assisting and supervising clients in daily activities, including meal preparation and basic housekeeping. Compassionate and patient with strong background in client care. Ready to undertake challenging cases and provide superlative health outcomes.

Work History

Personal Care Aide

venture Fourthe
Rochester, New York
08.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • I help the clients with everyday activities such as bathing/eating /take medication
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Organized and maintained supplies in the home environment to ensure client safety.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Answered questions from family members regarding care plans for the client.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Acted as an advocate for the rights of patients while upholding all laws pertaining to patient confidentiality.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.

Skills

  • Compassionate client care
  • Community activities
  • First aid and safety
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Meal preparation
  • Client documentation
  • Companionship
  • Grooming assistance
  • Medication organization
  • Emotional support
  • Patient assistance
  • ADL support
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Medication administration
  • Cooking and meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Client companionship
  • Light housekeeping
  • Care plan management
  • Disability support
  • Health and dignity assurance
  • Patient awareness
  • Adaptable approach
  • State regulations
  • Mobility assistance
  • Care plan assessment
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Client transportation
  • Fall prevention
  • Dementia care
  • Patient care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Compassionate caregiving

Timeline

Personal Care Aide

venture Fourthe
08.2024 - Current
Maria Gardner