Michelle Reynolds
Prospect ,VA
Summary
Personable and compassionate with strong commitment to providing quality care to individuals. Knowledgeable about basic patient care principles and proficient in assisting with daily living activities and patient mobility. Dedicated to making positive impact on well-being and comfort of those in my care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Covenant Columns
Mechanicsville, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering positive relationships and trust.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting a safe environment.
- Trained new staff on care procedures and resident interactions effectively.
- 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.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by assisting patients with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises to enhance mobility.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to support patient well-being and comfort.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
PCA
Harmony House
Bon Air Virginia
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families to address needs and concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to implement care plans tailored to individual residents.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, providing compassionate support during emergencies.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, contributing to continuity of care for residents.
- 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.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- 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.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Med Tech License - Med Tech
Family First
Henrico Virginia 05-2026
Certificate - Personal Care Assistant
Direct Care Staff Training
Mechanicsville, VA11-2025
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School
Georgetown, MA06-1995
Skills
- Healthy meal preparation
- Professional bedside manner
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
- Calm under stress
- Time management
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Light housekeeping
- Room cleaning and restocking
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Timeline
PCA
Covenant Columns
06.2025 - Current
PCA
Harmony House
03.2025 - Current
Med Tech License - Med Tech
Family First
Certificate - Personal Care Assistant
Direct Care Staff Training
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School