Michelle Sweenor
Gansevoort,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. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, N.Y.
06.2021 - Current
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
Teacher's Assistant
South Glens Falls School
South Glens Falls, N.Y.
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Graded assignments and exams in a timely and fair manner.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Education
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY06-2025
High School Diploma -
South Glens Falls Senior High School
South Glens Falls, NY06-1997
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Toileting assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- First-aid and CPR
- Behavior redirection
- Patient Assessments
- CPR Certified
- Student Supervision
- Behavior Modeling
- Student and parent relations
- Attendance Tracking
- Assignment Grading
- Material Preparation
- Clerical Support
- Classroom support
- Computer Skills
- Reading and Writing Support
- Student Health and Safety
- Maintaining safe environments
- Grading homework and tests
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Setting up activities
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Glens Falls Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
South Glens Falls School
09.2014 - 05.2021
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Adirondack Community College
High School Diploma -
South Glens Falls Senior High School