Melissa Brandt
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Freedom Care
Rochester, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
- Helped clients maintain a safe environment by adhering to safety procedures and protocols.
- Accompanied clients to doctor appointments or other errands outside the home.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, washing dishes, vacuuming floors.
- Demonstrated empathy towards patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Personal Care Assistant
Elite Choice
Rochester, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Assistant Teacher
Monroe One BOCES
Fairport , NY
11.2016 - 06.2024
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Compassionate client care
- Medication Management
- Disability Support
- Emotional Support
- Client safety and first aid
- Case management experience
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Freedom Care
07.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Elite Choice
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Monroe One BOCES
11.2016 - 06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Monroe Community College