Melanie Baus
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 10+ years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and meal preparation. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Uniontown Mall
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
Direct Support Professional
Laurel House Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Domicile Care Provider
Area Agency On Aging
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted patient independence by assisting with daily living tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other outings as needed while ensuring safety at all times during transport transitions.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laurel Highlands Senior High School
Uniontown, PA06.1988
Skills
- Time Management
- Analytical Skills
- Attentive to People
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Supportive Personality
- Reliability
- Condition Monitoring
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Security Officer
Uniontown Mall
10.2022 - 10.2023
Direct Support Professional
Laurel House Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2022
Domicile Care Provider
Area Agency On Aging
01.2014 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Laurel Highlands Senior High School