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Renee Roache

Everett,MA

Summary

Reliable personal care professional bringing 12 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

North Suffolk Mental Health Association
Chelsea, MA
06.2019 - 04.2024
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.

Home Health Aide

Connected Home Care
Malden, MA
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.

Certified Nursing Assistance

BrightView
Arlington, MA
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Home Health Aide

BAYADA
Qunicy, MA
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living
Boston, MA
05.2013 - 07.2014
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

Sales Associate

Best Buy
Everett, MA
06.2009 - 11.2012
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Rindge And Latin
Cambridge, MA
06-2005

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Care Delivery
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Transportation
  • Patient Management
  • ADL support
  • Behavioral Management
  • Compassionate client care
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Case management experience
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Medication Administration
  • Charting and documentation

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

North Suffolk Mental Health Association
06.2019 - 04.2024

Home Health Aide

Connected Home Care
03.2018 - 06.2019

Certified Nursing Assistance

BrightView
12.2016 - 03.2017

Home Health Aide

BAYADA
05.2014 - 12.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living
05.2013 - 07.2014

Sales Associate

Best Buy
06.2009 - 11.2012

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Bunker Hill Community College

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Rindge And Latin

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