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Rebecca McParland

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience in patient support and equipment management, notably with my own child; Wyatt McParland and my grandfather. Excelled in activities of daily living support, medication management, and compassionate patient care, enhancing client independence and well-being. Demonstrated adaptability under pressure and proficiency in adaptive equipment use, achieving significant improvements in patient quality of life.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Wyatt McParland
Saint Paul, MN
04.2020 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Provide adequate sensory accommodations.

Equipment Rental Manager

BabyQuip
Saint Paul, MN
02.2017 - Current
  • Managed and maintained accurate records of all equipment rental transactions.
  • Maintained inventory of rental products, ensuring appropriate levels of stock were available to meet customer demand.
  • Inspected and tested rental equipment prior to each rental period to ensure safety and operational standards were met.
  • Provided technical advice regarding the use and operation of rented equipment when needed.
  • Ensured that all returned rental items were checked for damage or missing components before being restocked into inventory.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the most suitable pieces of rented equipment for their needs.
  • Answered telephones to assist customers and resolve issues.
  • Collected payment by processing credit card transactions.

Personal Care Assistant

Wayne Iserman
Saint Paul, MN
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Experience using power hoyer lift to move client from power chair to bed and bed to power chair.
  • Experience with dietary restrictions such as thickened liquids and client with diabetes.
  • Worked with client in rehabilitation. Walking, stairs, and daily living.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.

Education

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
06-2011

Certificate of Completion - Personal Care Attendant

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
06-2009

Skills

  • Activities of daily living support
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Patient awareness
  • Medication Management
  • Housekeeping
  • Client Transportation
  • Fall prevention
  • Dressing assistance
  • Feeding support
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Adaptable under pressure
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Nutrition planning
  • Behavior Management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Toileting assistance
  • Physical therapy support

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Wayne Iserman
06.2022 - 08.2024

Personal Care Assistant

Wyatt McParland
04.2020 - Current

Equipment Rental Manager

BabyQuip
02.2017 - Current

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Century College

Certificate of Completion - Personal Care Attendant

Century College

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