Diamond Jones
Milwaukee
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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Heritage senior living
Milwaukee
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Caregiver
Team Discovery
Hartford
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
Groppi High School
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Patient observation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
Certification
- First aid
- Medication administration
- Standard Precautions
- Fire safety
Timeline
Caregiver
Heritage senior living
07.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Team Discovery
11.2020 - 05.2022
Groppi High School