Paul Topai
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 30 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and personal choices. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with [Number] years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and personal choices. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Caring healthcare aide with 30 years providing ward and in-home care to over 15 patients. Detailed when reviewing instructions and medical charts to appropriately administer medications and treatments. Upbeat when entering patients' homes and throughout interactions for professional and personalized care services.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host Home Provider
Strive
Grand Junction, CO
10.2008 - Current
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Senior Psychiatric Technician
State Of Colorado Department Of Human Services
Grand Junction, CO
04.1993 - 04.2009
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Assisted and counseled 15 patients daily.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Retail Sales Manager
Gibson Retail Stores
Grand Junction, CO
06.1991 - 08.2002
- Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Education
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Community College of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Incapacitation care
- Caring Companionship
- Supportive Personality
- Personal Service
- Client Education
- Sound Judgment
- Bedside Care
- Physical Stamina
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician M.I. - January 2002 to present
- CPR certified -current
- C.A.I.T. Instructor -current
- First Aid Certified- current
- C.P.I.-current
Timeline
Host Home Provider
Strive
10.2008 - Current
Senior Psychiatric Technician
State Of Colorado Department Of Human Services
04.1993 - 04.2009
Retail Sales Manager
Gibson Retail Stores
06.1991 - 08.2002
No Degree - Psychiatric Technician
Community College of Denver