Naomi Smith
Plainfield,CT
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
Plainfield
06.2024 - Current
- Transferred and transported patients to doctor’s appointments and testing facilities in push and electric wheelchairs , operating handicap van lift.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with toileting, bathing and mobility activities.
- Reminding and prompting medication administration.
- Assisted with bill paying, phone calls.
- Assisted with social and recreational activities.
- Assisted with meal prep.
- Met with case manager for evaluation and goal setting.
PCA
Allied Community Services
Plainfield, CT
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted with cooking and light housework to maintain clean , safe environment for a Blind/handicapped person.
- Read prescription labels and reminding medication administration.
- Assisted and accompanied client to doctors appointments and blood laboratories.
- Assisted with daily dressing and hygiene.
- Accompanied client to meetings with DSS social worker and case manager.
- Assisted with monthly bill paying and paperwork.
- Assisted client with daily mobility walks and special diabetic dietary needs.
Care Manager/PCA
Allied community First choice in home
Plainfield , CT
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Promoted integrations of long-term services and support for client with ABI/ stroke.
- Provided advocacy for client to ensure their needs are met.
- Facilitated the coordination of medical appointments and transportation for client when needed.
- Scheduling staff.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plan
- Offered emotional support to help client cope with stressors associated with their illness or disability.
- Coordinated social activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Coordinated with other health care providers, such as physicians and therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting client with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to client experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted client with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Reminded patient to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Accompanied client to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Provided personal care assistance to stroke patient in their home, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
Campaign Coordinator
State Representative Brian Lanoue
Griswold , CT
- Maintained advertising calendar to keep projects on task and meet deadlines.
- Specialized in e-mail blasts, social media marketing and radio or television advertisements.
- Worked with vendors to maintain strong relationships and negotiate contracts.
- Generated traditional media coverage for special events.
- Devised grassroots campaigns to mobilize popular support for candidate and policies.
- Drafted and edited fun enthusiastic press releases for each event, contest or promotions
- Worked closely with team volunteers
- Fundraised and networked with party donors to meet monetary goals.
- Developed attractive and engaging print and digital ads.
- Wrote strong advertising copy for use in email blasts, social media posts and online ads.
- Filled campaign positions and defined all individual roles.
- Organized and managed events related to the campaign.
- Built successful political coalitions to drive message to forefront.
- Leveraged social media exposure to gain free and useful pushes directly with voters.
- Directed volunteer teams and made proactive changes to maximize effectiveness.
- Collected data from surveys and polls to measure progress of campaigns.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
GED -
Plainfield High School /Eastconn
Central Village, CTSkills
- Care plan implementation
- Physical therapy assistance
- Family support
- Emotional support
- Medication reminders
- Nutrition monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Diabetes management
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility support
- Client advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Schedule organization
- Confidentiality requirements
- Calendar coordination
- Customer engagement and support
- Business administration
- Mail handling
- Scheduling proficiency
- Phone inquiries
- Deadline oriented
- Travel arrangements
- Telephone etiquette
- Task delegation
- Effective multitasking
- Meeting planning
- Attention to detail
- Patient engagement
- Travel coordination
- Critical thinking
- Time management skills
- Experience performing clerical duties
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Scheduling
- Customer service and support
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Administrative duties
- Project scheduling
- Personnel management
- Interpersonal relationships
Certification
- Certified Reiki practitioner/teacher ( holistic energy treatment) this practice is offered in many hospital settings, to aide in relaxation and stress management relief)
- DEI training 1 and 2
- Palliative Care training
- Dementia care ( Borrow my Glasses) training
Additional skills and Volunteerism
- Owner-operator of my own retail-holistic store/business. From 2001- until 2007 511 Norwich Rd. Plainfield, Ct.
- Organized multiple community fundraising events.
Accomplishments
• served in a leadership roll for a non profit organization board, as vice chair
- Advocated for public transportation for residents in my community. Attended meetings with the district senator, state representative in Hartford at the DOT commissioners office. Helped raise community awareness and support for the successful implementation of the transportation plan.
Timeline
PCA
GT Independence-Self Directed Care
06.2024 - Current
PCA
Allied Community Services
10.2021 - 05.2024
Care Manager/PCA
Allied community First choice in home
08.2020 - 08.2021
Campaign Coordinator
State Representative Brian Lanoue
GED -
Plainfield High School /Eastconn