Maria Pitu
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with five years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, emotional needs and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors. Well-versed in assisting patients with living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
River Glen Home Care
Barrington Hills, MI
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2024
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Behavioral Management
- Basic Housekeeping
- Compassionate client care
- Incident Reporting
- Care Plan Adherence
- Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Chronic Disease Management
- Meal Preparation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Direct Patient Care
- Elderly Care
- Records Maintenance
- Client documentation
- Disability Support
- Problem-Solving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Multitasking and Organization
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Community activities
- Medication Administration
- Daily living assistance
- First aid and safety
- Dementia Care
Languages
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/Basic Life Support
- NIHSS stroke certification
- Pressure Injury certification
Affiliations
- Running
- Sunday School Teacher
- Camp Counselor
- Hiking
Timeline
Caregiver
River Glen Home Care
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
- CPR/Basic Life Support
- NIHSS stroke certification
- Pressure Injury certification
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