Paula Morris
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with Bright Care Agency, skilled in mobility assistance and compassionate caregiving. Successfully enhanced clients' quality of life through attentive personal hygiene support and nutritious meal preparation. Known for fostering emotional well-being and maintaining a safe, clean environment, ensuring clients feel respected and empowered in their daily routines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Bright Care Agency
7 Dogwood Lane Farmington , CT
02.2024 - Current
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), personal hygiene (bathing, toileting, grooming).
- Provide support with dressing, undressing, and changing clothes.
- Assist with mobility and ambulation, including the safe use of walkers, wheelchairs, or other assistive devices.
- Arriving on time and adhering to a schedule is important for clients who depend on help with specific daily routines.
- Medication Reminders, remind patients to take medications at the correct times according to care plan.
- Report any medication compliance issues to supervisors, nurses, or family members.
- Offer choices whenever possible, such as meal or activity preferences, to empower clients to maintain control over their lives. Prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks that align with dietary restrictions or physician recommendations.
- Assist patients in eating if they have difficulty feeding themselves.
- Ensure adequate hydration and monitor food and fluid intake, reporting any concerns.
- Mobility and transfer support: use proper lifting and transfer techniques to move patients from the bed to a chair or other locations safely.
- Encourage light exercise or movement, as prescribed, to maintain mobility and muscle strength.
- Engage patients in conversation, recreational activities, or light exercise to foster mental well-being.
- Provide a stable, caring presence, offering companionship and reassurance, especially for those with dementia or cognitive impairments.
- Housekeeping and environment maintenance: Keep patients’ living areas clean, tidy, and safe, especially if working in a home care setting.
- Change bed linens, and do laundry related to patient care.
- Maintain a sanitary environment to prevent infection or hazards (example: cleaning spills and removing clutter).
- Documentation and communication involve communicating changes in patients' health, appetite, or mood to nurses, doctors, or family members.
- Collaborate with coworkers, supervisors, therapists, and family members to create and adjust care plans.
- Safety and compliance follow all relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies regarding patient care.
- Immediately address and/or report safety hazards (e.g., loose rugs, malfunctioning equipment).
- Practice infection control measures (proper handwashing, glove use, etc.). to protect both patients and staff.
- Compassionate and empathetic, providing emotional support to patients.
- Excellent communication skills: clear, respectful interaction with patients, family members, and other caregivers.
- Attention to detail, time management, and efficiently managing tasks throughout the day.
- Support clients' mental health by actively listening to concerns, and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
Education
General studies -
Anchovy High School
Anchovy, St. James, Jamaica06-1990
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Grooming assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dressing assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Housekeeping
Certification
Personal Care Homemaker Training
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Bright Care Agency
02.2024 - Current
General studies -
Anchovy High School