Mercedes Bird
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Sympathetic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
American House Senior Living Communities
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech
Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparta Adult Education
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Patient monitoring
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Activities of daily living
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Feeding support
- Grooming assistance
- Medication management
- Medical records management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
American House Senior Living Communities
07.2021 - 07.2023
Personal Care Assistant / Med Tech
Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids
06.2015 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Sparta Adult Education
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