Sucette Gonzalez
Springfield,MA
Summary
Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at A Better Life In-Homecare, skilled in emotional support and behavioral management. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility and ensure hygiene, fostering independence and wellbeing. Adept at meal preparation and emergency response, consistently delivering high-quality care that promotes patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
A Better Life In-Homecare
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
PCA
Touched By Angels Home Health
03.2021 - 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.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
01.2021 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scient And Technology
Springfield, MA06.2019
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Emergency response
- Meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Medication reminders
- Mobility support
- CPR certification
- Patient services
- Healthy meal preparation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Patient assistance
- Bed preparation
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Patient care
- Light housekeeping
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Companionship and emotional support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
PCA
A Better Life In-Homecare
03.2022 - Current
PCA
Touched By Angels Home Health
03.2021 - Current
PCA
Tempus Unlimited
01.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Scient And Technology
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