Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Community Living Coach
UCP of Georgia
10.2021 - 07.2024
Promoted independence among residents by teaching essential life skills, such as budgeting and time management.
Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and standards, maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all residents.
Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress and incidents to ensure proper record-keeping practices were followed.
Facilitated effective communication between residents, families, and staff members to maintain transparency in all aspects of care.
Monitored progress towards personal goals, adjusting support plans accordingly to maximize success rates among residents.
Program Instructor
InCommunity
06.2021 - 02.2024
Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating achievements along the way while also emphasizing the value of learning from setbacks and challenges faced throughout the program.
Established positive rapport with students and parents alike, maintaining open communication channels for effective problemsolving.
Regularly attended professional development workshops to stay current with industry trends and best practices in education, enhancing overall instruction quality.
Adapted lesson plans to accommodate students with special needs or learning difficulties, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all individuals regardless of their circumstances.
Organized extracurricular activities related to the program''s subject matter, offering additional opportunities for enrichment and exploration outside of the classroom setting.
Evaluated student performance regularly through assessments, modifying instructional strategies accordingly for improved comprehension.
Provided individualized support and resources for students facing challenges, promoting academic success and personal growth.
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Patient Observation
Blood Glucose Testing
Infection control standards
Catheter Care
Blood Glucose Monitoring
ADL support
Specimen Collection
Feeding Assistance
Professional Bedside Manner
Patient Services
Emergency Response
Mobility Assistance
Information Protection
Infection prevention
Medical Equipment Operation
Healthy meal preparation
Hospice and palliative care
Corrective Action Planning
CPR Certification
HIPAA Compliance
Patient-focused care
Certified in CPR/AED
Vital signs
Recording vital signs
Direct Patient Care
Attention to Detail
Patient Care
Electronic Charting
Emotional and Social Support
Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Client documentation
Clinical Documentation
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Documenting behaviors
Light Housekeeping
Bedsore Prevention
Meal Preparation
Accomplishments
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Read carefully and enter the correct answer on
the answer sheet
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Communication is defined as:
a
Exchanging information with others
b
Stating your feelings and facts
c
Writing or drawing
d
Giving your opinion Body language is:
a
A way of communicating feelings by using the body positioning, facial expressions, and the eyes
b
Only used by clients to tell their doctors what is causing them problems
c
Only used by persons who are deaf
d
Only used by persons who cannot speak When a client, caregiver, or co-worker makes you angry, you should:
a
Tell him/her your true feeling
b
Respond sharply
c
Think before answering and respond tactfully
d
Leave the room A client accuses you of stealing ten dollars
You have not taken the money, but the client does not
believe you
What should do?
a
Ask the other personal care attendant for the client if they took the money
b
Ask the client why you are being accused
c
Offer to give the client the ten dollars
d
Notify your agency supervisor Mr
Jones makes you uncomfortable because of sexual statements and an occasional misplaced hand
How would you handle this situation?
a
Tell him that it is unacceptable behavior and call your supervisor
b
Tell him to keep his hands to himself
c
Tell him that you will tell his family
d
Push his hands away and tell him to “stop it” When speaking to a client who is hard of hearing and does not wear a hearing aide, you should:
a
Face the client when speaking to him or her
b
Speak as loud as you must in order to be heard
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c
Speak slowly and clearly
d
All the above The client with dementia
a
Loses the ability to make judgments
b
Loses the ability to perform self-care
c
May be angry, restless, or irritable
d
All the above Clients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the personal care attendant does not agree
In
dealing with these situations, which should the attendant use as a guide?
a
Clients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected
b
Clients should be told not to discuss their beliefs with aides
c
Personal care attendant should explain their beliefs to clients
d
Personal care attendant should pretend to have the same beliefs that clients have
OBSERVATION, REPORTING, AND DOCUMENTATION The client tells you he has had a red rash for three days
What should you do?
a
Tell him not to worry about it
b
Put an antibiotic cream on it
c
Report it to your supervisor
d
Tell him he may be allergic to fruit After arriving to care for Mr
Jones, he complains he has had severe cramping pains in the calf of his
left leg for the last three hours
You call your supervisor to report this and then record on your
documentation notes:
a
States he has leg cramps”
b
Complains of pain”
c
Left leg hurts a lot”
d
States he’s had severe cramping in the calf of his left leg for the last three hours” The principles of documenting your care include:
a
If a task is not charted, it is assumed not to have been done
b
If you make a charting mistake, draw a line through the mistake and write error
c
You may not chart activities performed by other personnel
d
All the above It is your responsibility as a personal care attendant to:
a
Do what ever the client wants even if it is not on the assignment sheet
b
Make necessary changes in the service plan/assignment sheet
c
Report changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor
d
All the above A client complains that he has fallen three times in the past two days
Which of the steps should you
take?
a
Ask the client when and what happened when he fell
b
Report the falls to your supervisor
c
Check the client for possible injury
d
All the above It is Mrs
Kelly’s bath day, but she states she is in too much pain to take the bath
What should you do?
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a
Reschedule the bath for the next visit
b
Tell Mrs
Kelly that “the bath will make you feel better”
c
Call and report to your supervisor
d
Call 911 A personal care attendant is way behind in seeing all of the assigned clients
She decides to skip part
of the care of her last client
She documented that the care was given as assigned
This is an example
of:
a
Fraud
b
Unethical behavior
c
Lying
d
All the above When a client complains of pain, what should the personal care attendant do first?
a
Ask the client to describe the pain
b
Call the client’s doctor
c
Tell the client what medication works for you when you have pain
d
Change the client’s position Which of the following incidents in a mentally ill client should you report immediately?
a
Talking to and hearing voices
b
Neglect of one’s personal appearance
c
Skipping or stopping medications
d
All the above Mrs
Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the personal care attendant that she feels
very nervous and jittery
What should the PCA do?
a
Take her temperature
b
Call her doctor
c
Have her lie down on the bed
d
Call the supervisor immediately
INFECTION CONTROL During a visit you need to wash your hands:
a
Before you give physical care to the client
b
After you empty a bedside commode
c
Before you leave the client’s home
d
All the above In what situations should gloves be used?
a
When emptying a urinary drainage bag
b
When the client has been incontinent of stool
c
When the client has a draining wound
d
All the above When soiled linen is removed from the client’s bed, it should be:
a
Shaken, then folded
b
Folded hem to hem
c
Held away from one’s clothes
d
Inspected for any tears
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a
Used only for client’s with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (that causes AIDS) or Hepatitis B Virus
b
Used only for clients with airborne diseases such as tuberculosis
c
Used when providing care for all clients
d
Used only if you have a cold or the flu In caring for a client with HIV/AIDS, you must practice which of the following Standard Precautions?
a
Wear gloves at all times when caring for the client
b
Wear a gown when handling linens that contain body fluids
c
Dispose of body wastes in a leak-proof container
d
All the above
BODY FUNCTIONS AND CHANGES Mrs
Snodgrass tells you that she hasn’t had a stool since your last visit five days ago
What should you
do?
a
Give her an enema
b
Notify your supervisor
c
Tell her to drink more prune juice
d
Tell her to increase the fiber in her diet Mrs
Jones is an 82-year-old who lives alone
She returned home yesterday after surgery for a
fractured hip and rehabilitation in an extended care facility
When doing care, which of the following
is the most important to report to your supervisor?
a
The wound is red and oozing yellow drainage
b
Complaints of the wound itching
c
Client not wanting to take her pain pill
d
The dressing is loose on one end of the incision Mrs
Smith complains of constipation when you are there
Which of the following should you do?
a
Encourage her to spend as much time lying or sitting as possible to ease the discomfort
b
Limit her fluids
c
Tell her to take an extra laxative
d
Ask Mrs
Smith how much fiber and liquids she is taking in her diet Mrs
Seevers has Alzheimer’s disease
Her caregiver reports that Mrs
Seevers has been trying to leave
home at all hours
What would you do?
a
Restrain client in a chair
b
Lock the client in her room
c
Stay with the client and report the behavior to your supervisor
d
Have the caregiver give the client extra medication before you leave the home Mr
Jones, a client with dementia, is becoming very agitated
Which of the following suggestions would
be helpful in this situation?
a
Stay calm
b
Offer diversion or entertainment
c
Be agreeable
d
All the above
MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT Part of your duties as a personal care attendant is to assure a safe home environment
This includes:
a
Proper infection control with good hand washing
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Electrical and fire safety
c
Clear walkways; no throw rugs; stairs, halls and exits free from clutter
d
All the above When a grease fire occurs, you can:
a
Use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire
b
Smother it out with a lid
c
Pour baking soda over the fire
d
All the above Which laundry product is also a disinfectant?
a
Fabric softener
b
Liquid pre-wash
c
Bleach
d
Liquid stain remover When working in a kitchen it is important to practice good safety
Which of the following is NOT an
appropriate safety measure?
a
Clean all spills immediately
b
Refrigerate warmed food only after it has cooled
c
Keep drawers and cupboards closed
d
Air dry dishes after washing them, instead of drying with a towel To prevent accidental poisoning of children and adults with cognitive impairments which of the
following actions is best?
a
Keep poisons locked up
b
Keep an antidote ready in case someone takes a poison
c
Have an emergency number to call by the phone
d
Have the physician’s number near the phone A client is receiving oxygen through a nasal tube
You would perform all of the following safety
precautions except:
a
Make sure there are no kinks in the tubing
b
Turn off the oxygen at mealtime
c
Give oral hygiene as directed by your supervisor
d
Post a sign and do not allow smoking in the client’s room
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In case of a fire in the home, what is the best procedure to follow?
a
Tell the client to be calm, call the fire department, and then take the client out of the house
b
Get the client and yourself out of the house and call the fire department
c
Try and put the fire out yourself
d
Call your supervisor and the fire department, then leave the house In case of an emergency, the MOST important number to call is:
a
A family member
b
The doctor
c
The emergency medical service
d
Your agency A client is choking on some object that is caught in his airway
Before any first-aid measures are
applied, find out:
a
If the client’s pulse is over 80
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b
If the client can swallow liquids
c
If the client can speak or cough
d
If the client’s respirations are less than 20 You arrive at a client’s home that lives alone
He does not answer the door when you knock and the
door is locked
What do you do first?
a
Call the emergency medical service
b
Call the client’s family
c
Call the agency and report your findings
d
Go to the next client A client suddenly complains of intense, squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm
The client is
sweating profusely
The personal care attendant should:
a
Call for emergency help immediately
b
Massage the client’s chest and arm
c
Assist the client back to bed
d
Call the agency to report your findings While giving a bath in a shower chair, the client suddenly gasps and becomes unresponsive
The
personal care attendant who is CPR certified should:
a
Yell for caregiver assistance
b
Leave the client and call 911
c
Lower the client to the floor of the tub, yell for the caregiver to call 911 and initiate CPR if
indicated
d
Tell the caregiver to stay with the client while you call 911 and your supervisor As a personal care attendant, what can you do for a client’s minor burn as an emergency procedure?
a
Use cool water over the burned area
b
Apply butter on the burned area
c
Cover the area with a dry dressing
d
All the above
DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS Which is not a common reaction of children to stress?
a
Nightmares
b
Playing quietly with their favorite toys
c
Aggressive acting out behavior
d
Bedwetting Mrs
Smith, age 85, does not like to eat
To encourage her to improve the amount she eats, you should:
a
Give her extra helpings on pretty plates
b
Make the surroundings and conversation pleasant while serving her only one thing at a time
c
Give her a balanced diet even if she does not like all of the food
d
Serve small helpings of foods that she likes in pleasant surroundings You are caring for Johnny, a 7 year old, with cerebral palsy
He is showing sign of aggression and
shouting at you
What can you do to change that behavior?
a
Tell him to go to his room for a “time out” and shut the door
b
Give him cookies and milk
c
Remember he has a chronic disease and suggest play activity
d
Call his Mother and tell her to come home
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Marsh has Alzheimer’s disease
You assist him twice a week with bathing, as he can no longer
perform activities of daily living independently
You are very frustrated because he grabs onto you or
the washcloth during the bath
What can you do to prevent this?
a
Tell him in a loud voice to stop
b
Restrain his arms and hands during the bath
c
Tell the supervisor that there needs to be 2 attendants assigned, so that you can do the bath
d
Give him something to hold during the bath Mrs
Ramirez lives with her son and his two teenage children
Her hospital bed is in the living room
because there is no bedroom space for her
The family keeps walking through this area while you are
assisting with her bath
What can you do to give the client privacy?
a
Tell everyone to stay out while you are giving her bath
b
Tell the family that you are about to start the bath in five minutes and after that time no one may
come in until after the bath
c
Make arrangements with the family on when to give the bath to help promote the need for privacy
d
All the above Mr
And Mrs
Williams, both in their 70s, are distressed about changes that are affecting their lives
Which of the following would not be stressful?
a
Positive relationships with family and friends
b
A change in Social Security benefits
c
One of them is diagnosed with a terminal illness
d
Moving from their home to a retirement community Which is an example of confidential information?
a
Is a former bank president in town
b
Was a professional athlete
c
Has AIDS
d
All the above Which of the statements is true about any client with disabilities?
a
They are sick and should be treated as such
b
They need as much help as you can give
c
They need to be as independent with self-care as possible
d
They need repeated instruction to do a task Mrs
Thomas had a stroke six months ago, which resulted in right-sided weakness along with difficulty in
swallowing and speaking
Due to these problems she cries easily and gets angry with you frequently
How can you help ease her anxiety?
a
Be patient and assist her in methods to express herself
b
Tell her to stop feeling sorry for herself and to try harder
c
Tell your supervisor that you do not want to work with Mrs
Thomas any longer
D
You do all of the talking Which of these statements about the elderly is true?
a
They cannot change
b
They can learn new things
c
They want to become dependent on others
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They do not enjoy meeting new people The ability to make observations is even more important when working with infants and young children
than it is when working with adults
The main reason for this is that infants and young children:
a
Do not like to be told what to do
b
Are usually sicker than adults
c
Enjoy human contact more than adults
d
Cannot explain how they feel When basic needs of clients, no matter what age, are met, the client will feel:
a
Aggressive
b
Discouraged
c
A sense of well-being
d
A sense of insecurity In caring for a dying client, which of the following guidelines should not be followed?
a
Keep the client clean and dry
b
Avoid false cheerfulness
c
Speak in a normal tone
d
Assume the client cannot hear you
PERSONAL CARE Urinary leg bags are used for:
a
Catheterized male clients
b
Catheterized clients who are up and out of bed
c
Catheterized clients who are confined to bed
d
Catheterized clients who have a decreased urinary output
When assisting with a bath, how often should the water be changed?
a
As often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times
b
Once is all that is necessary
c
Only after the client washes the perineal area
d
Only after the client has washed the front half Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly?
a
Keep the skin clean and well-moisturized
b
Apply alcohol to moist areas of the skin
c
Wash daily with scented soaps
d
All the above Why is it important that a client have good mouth care?
a
Bacteria in the mouth can cause tooth decay and gum infections
b
The saliva in the mouth is the source of stomach juices
c
Poor oral hygiene causes more saliva to be made
d
Poor oral hygiene interferes with the sense of smell The personal care attendant is helping Mrs
Elden with her bath
Mrs
Elden prefers to wash her
perineal area herself
Which of these measures should the PCA take?
a
Have Mrs
Elden use cold water only in washing her perineal area
b
Have Mrs
Elden use no soap when washing her rectal area
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Remind Mrs
Elden to wash front to back
d
Remind Mrs
Elden to wash back to front You are to assist Mr
Stone into the shower
To be sure the water is not too hot, what should do?
a
Ask Mr
Stone to place his hand in the shower to test the water temperature
b
Use half hot water and half cold water to ensure the proper water temperature
c
Allow the shower run for ½ hour so that it reaches room temperature
d
Test the water temperature on your inner wrist Mrs
Willow’s Foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag
The drainage bag should always be kept
a
Below the level of the bladder
b
At the level of the bladder
c
12 inches above the level of the bladder
d
3 feet above the level of the bladder An elderly client occasionally wets his trousers
What should you do?
a
Give him fluids with his meals only
b
Avoid giving him coffee and tea
c
Tell him if he urinates on himself, he will have to wear diapers
d
Encourage him to go to the bathroom at least every two hours
SAFE TRANSFER TECHNIQUES AND AMBULATION You are assisting your client in a transfer when he suddenly becomes weak and begins to fall
You
should:
a
Quickly grab a chair and seat the client
b
Call for help
c
Help the client gently to the floor
d
Carry the client back to bed You need to get Mrs
Jones from the bed to the wheelchair
She has left-sided weakness due to a
stroke
Which step would you do first to insure a safe transfer?
a
Have Mrs
Jones put her arms around your neck and lift her to a sitting position
b
Place your arms under Mrs
Jones’ armpits and swing her to the wheelchair in one smooth move
c
Assist Mrs
Jones to the edge of the bed and allow her to get her balance
d
Stand on Mrs
Jones’ left side, bend at your waist, keep your knees locked and lift on the count of
the three Mrs
Alexander was in a car accident and sustained multiple fractures one month ago
She is now
being cared for in her home
Her right leg is still in a cast
When you ambulate this client with her
walker, where would you stand?
a
On her left side to support her strong side
b
On her right side slightly behind her
c
Behind her
d
In front of her so that you can move either way to her strong side or weak side if needed Before helping a client into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions is necessary?
a
Have the brakes unlocked and leave the foot rests down
b
Lock the brakes and fold the foot rests up
c
Have the brakes unlocked and the foot rests up
d
Lock the brakes and leave the foot rests down
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The client can walk with assistance of a cane
It
is best for the personal care attendant to assist this client by walking:
a
Directly in front of the client
b
Directly in back of the client
c
On the client’s left side
d
On the client’s right side A client who has been in bed wants to get up in a chair
You assist him to sit on the edge of the bed
The client says, “I’m dizzy.” What should you do?
a
Rub the client’s feet
b
Help the client to a standing position and see if the dizziness goes away
c
Put a cool compress on the client’s head
d
Support the client in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away
NORMAL RANGE OF MOTION AND POSITIONING A client lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help moving up in bed
To start this, the client
should, if possible:
a
Raise himself on his elbows
b
Separate his legs widely
c
Arch his back
d
Flex his knees and push with his heels To prevent pressure sores in the elderly, you should:
a
Change the client’s position every two hours if they are unable to do so themselves
b
Get the client out of bed if they are allowed to do so
c
Ensure adequate nutrition with special emphasis on protein
d
All the above Which of these statements describe good body mechanics?
a
Carry heavy objects as far from your body as possible
b
Bend the knees when lifting an object off the floor
c
Bend over at the waist when lifting an object from the floor
d
Lift rather than push a heavy object
NUTRITION A normal newborn should be fed:
a
On a rigid 4 hour schedule, day and night
b
Every 2-3 hours, whether hungry or not
c
On a scheduled determined by the personal care attendant
d
At least every 4 hours or on demand Which food is appropriate on a low salt diet?
a
Butter
b
Ham
c
Chicken
d
Canned soup The four basic food groups are:
a
Bread, cereals, meat and dairy products
b
Fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meat
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Meat, dairy products, fruits/vegetables and bread
d
Bread, fruits/vegetables, meat and poultry Which of these fluids is highest in protein?
a
Vegetable broth
b
Lemonade
c
Tomato juice
d
Eggnog When clients do not have enough fluids, they may develop which of these problems?
a
Diarrhea
b
Swelling
c
Constipation
d
Dandruff
ASSISTING WITH SELF-MEDICATIONS Which statement is incorrect?
a
The personal care attendant may get a pill bottle from a cabinet and bring the bottle to the
client at the client’s request
b
The personal care attendant should observe and document if the client takes his/her medication
c
If the nurse or family forgets, the personal care attendant may take the right dose of
medication out of the bottle and give it to the client with Alzheimer’s disease
d
The personal care attendant may help clients to remember to take their medications
The personal care attendant should:
a
Remind clients to take their medications
b
Document and report to their supervisor if the client refuses to take their medications
c
Give the client water or other liquid, if allowed, to help in swallowing the medication(s)
D
All the above
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE OR FALSE STATEMENTS
The most important measure to prevent the spread of disease is hand washing
A
True
b
False Beliefs and practices differ in cultures and often include what medical treatments may be accepted
A
True
b
False The food eaten in a culture is influenced by where they live, the kinds of foods that grow there and
their religious restrictions
A
True
b
False As a personal care attendant, you can help clients meet their spiritual needs by accepting how clients
express their beliefs
A
True
b
False Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be reported
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a
True
b
False Smoking in bed is fine for anyone who is not confused
A
True
b
False A personal care attendant encourages her client to be as independence as possible