Sara Peck
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
PCA with extensive experience at Accent Care Home Health, providing compassionate care and emotional support. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance and patient observation, fostering strong family relationships while ensuring safety and comfort. Dedicated to enhancing patient independence and wellbeing through attentive, patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Accent Care Home Health
Temple, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
PCA
Independently Employed
Copperas Cove, TX
04.2020 - 12.2024
- Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Sales Associate
The Parrots Nest Boutique
Gatesville, TX
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- I also,helped run a storage unit. Which included contracts and leasing of rental units. Maintaining storage units with customers.
PCA
Addus Home Health Care
Brownwood, TX
06.2013 - 2014
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Faith Academy Christian School
Zapata, TXSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Safety awareness
- Medication reminders
- Patient observation
- Healthy meal preparation
- Professional bedside manner
- Active listening
- Patient hygiene management
- Calm under stress
- Empathy in care
- Patient-focused care
- Care monitoring
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Attention to detail
- Light housekeeping
- Behavior management
Timeline
PCA
Accent Care Home Health
10.2024 - Current
PCA
Independently Employed
04.2020 - 12.2024
Sales Associate
The Parrots Nest Boutique
03.2018 - 12.2019
PCA
Addus Home Health Care
06.2013 - 2014
Faith Academy Christian School