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Melissa Broadley

Melissa Broadley

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Dedicated PCA with proven expertise in dementia care and emotional support, honed at Thekey Home Care. Excelled in enhancing patient wellbeing and safety, significantly improving comfort levels. Skilled in patient documentation and compassionate care, adept at fostering trust with patients and families. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration and active listening, ensuring high-quality, personalized patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Thekey Home Care
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Education

Fort Pierce Central High
Ft. Pierce, FL

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Daily living assistance
  • Safety awareness
  • Medication reminders
  • Patient documentation
  • Mobility support
  • Client advocacy
  • Feeding assistance
  • CPR certification
  • Basic life support
  • Mobility assistance
  • ADL support
  • Patient positioning
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Calm under stress
  • Time management
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Care monitoring
  • Personal care aide (PCA)

Timeline

PCA

Thekey Home Care
12.2023 - 12.2024

Fort Pierce Central High

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