Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Aide
Markham House Assisted Living
Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and pharmacists, ensuring accuracy in both prescription orders and dosage instructions.
Caregiver
Marquis Tualatin Assisted Living
10.2016 - Current
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
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