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Work History
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Sierra Mason

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Dedicated PCA with extensive experience in providing compassionate care and personal hygiene assistance, notably with Rita Musorofiti. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and dementia care, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Achieved significant improvements in clients' daily living activities through proactive and empathetic support. Skilled in medical terminology and infection prevention, ensuring high-quality care and well-being. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA/Caregiver, Special Needs

Rosemary Bengert
12.2023 - Current
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.

PCA/Elderly Caregiver

Rita Musorofiti
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • 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.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

PCA

Brenda Lopez
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Danbury High School
Danbury, CT
06.2020

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Continuing education
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • End of life care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Infection prevention
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Meal Preparation

Timeline

PCA/Caregiver, Special Needs

Rosemary Bengert
12.2023 - Current

PCA/Elderly Caregiver

Rita Musorofiti
11.2023 - 07.2024

PCA

Brenda Lopez
09.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Danbury High School
Sierra Mason