Nancy Millet
Worcester,MA
Summary
Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at Center For Living, adept in providing emotional support and personal hygiene assistance. Excelled in enhancing patient well-being and independence through tailored care plans and compassionate interaction, achieving high satisfaction levels. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, consistently ensuring patient safety and privacy.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with background in personal care assistance. Efficiently provided compassionate support and care to clients, contributing to their well-being and comfort. Demonstrated reliability and excellent communication skills, ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare teams and families.
Experienced with providing personal care and support to clients with diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication to ensure client comfort and well-being. Knowledge of assisting with daily living activities, fostering safe and supportive environment.
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over Number years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Center For Living
20A Gates Rd
01.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Direct Care Worker
Department of Development Services
139 Pleasant Street
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
PCA
Salmon Health And Retirement
Westborough, MA
02.2018 - 03.2023
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
Education
Cosmetology
Worcester Technical High School
21 Salisbury St., Worcester05.1998
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility support
- Family support
- Care plan implementation
- Rehabilitation support
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- ADL support
- Data collection
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Patient hygiene management
- Healthcare expertise
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Direct patient care
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Department of Development Services
05.2023 - 07.2024
PCA
Salmon Health And Retirement
02.2018 - 03.2023
PCA
Center For Living
01.2016 - Current
Cosmetology
Worcester Technical High School