Meagan Degray
Windsor Locks ,Ct
Summary
Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Home Care Aid, adept at enhancing client well-being through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and infection control, I foster trust with families while ensuring safety and comfort. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities.
Professional personal care assistant with strong track record in client care and support. Known for delivering high-quality care and adapting to individual client needs. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, consistently dependable, and flexible in dynamic environments. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance and mobility support, with caring and empathetic approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Home Care Aid
Ct
01.2018 - 11.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications according to care plans and schedules.
- Followed hygiene protocols and safety procedures during all caregiving tasks.
- Maintained accurate documentation of services rendered and client observations.
- Coordinated with family members to discuss care needs and progress updates.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Adapted care strategies based on individual client preferences and needs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
Cna Certificate -
Cna Prep School
Manchester, CTSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- End-of-life care
- Continuing education
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Transfer techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Seizure precautions
- Daily living assistance
- Safety awareness
- Medication reminders
- Patient documentation
- Mobility support
- Client advocacy
- Family support
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Physical therapy assistance
- Rehabilitation support
- Range of motion exercises
- Oxygen therapy
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Patient observation
- Mobility assistance
- Adaptable
- ADL support
- Patient positioning
- Patient services
- Infection control standards
Timeline
PCA
Home Care Aid
01.2018 - 11.2025
Cna Certificate -
Cna Prep School