Timothy Krast
Normandale Student
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Proven PCA with a track record of compassionate care and patient safety management at Metropolitan Community Services. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support, enhanced patient satisfaction and well being through effective communication and personalized care.
Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to infection control standards, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use.
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.
Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence.
Experienced PCA knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA - Personal Care Assistant
Global Home Care
07.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- 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.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of home setting.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well being.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Metropolitan Community Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- 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.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
- 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagle Ridge Academy
Minnetonka, MN 05.2001 -
Skills
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Compassionate Care
Meal Preparation
Emotional Support
Nutrition monitoring
Transfer Techniques
HIPAA Compliance
ADL support
Feeding Assistance
Infection control standards
Infection prevention
Mobility Assistance
Patient Observation
Emergency Response
Information Protection
Mobility assistance aptitude
Healthy meal preparation
Patient Positioning
Family Communication
Patient-focused care
Time Management
Emotional and Social Support
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Excellent Communication
Light Housekeeping
Effective Communication
Active Listening
Patient Relations
Patient Safety Management
Personal Care Aide
Organizational Skills
Observing responses
Bedsore Prevention
Oral Hygiene
Infection Control
Room Cleaning and Restocking
Observation Documentation
Companionship and emotional support
Responding to emergencies
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PCA - Personal Care Assistant
Global Home Care
07.2022 - Current
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Metropolitan Community Services
11.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Eagle Ridge Academy
05.2001 -
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