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Tiphany Olson

Cut Bank,MT

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Aplus Healthcare
Cut Bank, MT
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
  • Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
  • Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
  • Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.

PCA

Beehive Homes Memory Care Facility
Cut Bank, MT
03.2020 - 12.2022
  • Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
  • Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
  • Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
  • Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
  • Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences

Blackfeet Community College
Browning, MT
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Shelby High School
Shelby, MT
05-2015

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Diabetes management
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dementia Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Compassionate Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • End of life care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Continuing education
  • Vitals documentation

Timeline

PCA

Aplus Healthcare
07.2021 - 02.2023

PCA

Beehive Homes Memory Care Facility
03.2020 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences

Blackfeet Community College

High School Diploma -

Shelby High School

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