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Melissa Nemi

Lockport

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

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Fallon Weinberg Pace
Buffalo
12.2021 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate patient care tailored to individual needs, fostering trust and comfort.
  • Assisted participants with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored client conditions and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Created individualized care plans based on assessments and physician directives to ensure optimal client support.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Newfane Rehab
Newfane
03.1995 - 12.2021
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families in a compassionate manner.
  • Trained new staff on patient care protocols and safety procedures consistently.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Education

Newfane Central
Newfane, NY

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Care plan development
  • Adaptive equipment usage
  • Personal hygiene

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Fallon Weinberg Pace
12.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Newfane Rehab
03.1995 - 12.2021

Newfane Central
Melissa Nemi