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Nicole Pacak

Erie,PA

Summary

Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at LECOM Senior Living Center, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and behavioral management. Enhanced patient comfort and independence through attentive care and effective communication. Proven ability to foster trust with families while ensuring safety and infection control, significantly improving overall patient satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

LECOM Senior Living Center
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

PCA

Great American Home Care Llc
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Assessed patient progress in relation to care goals.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

GED - General Studies

Cochranton High School
Cochranton, PA
10.2009

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Meal preparation
  • End-of-life care
  • Infection control
  • Transfer techniques
  • Daily living assistance
  • Safety awareness

Timeline

PCA

LECOM Senior Living Center
04.2024 - Current

PCA

Great American Home Care Llc
03.2021 - 04.2024

GED - General Studies

Cochranton High School
Nicole Pacak