Tresa Pendley
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Right At Home Health Care, skilled in compassionate support and infection surveillance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while effectively managing challenging behaviors. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and fostering strong relationships with patients and families. CPR certified and detail-oriented in medical record keeping.
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. Expertise in companionship and memory care. .
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Right At Home Health Care
05.2023 - 04.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- 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.
Personal Care Assistant
Cedarhurst Senior Living
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
- Developed creative strategies for overcoming obstacles related to mobility or cognitive limitations while promoting maximum functionality in daily tasks.
Packer
1800 Pack Out
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Complied with company policies and industry regulations throughout all packing activities, promoting a safe working environment.
- Ensured timely completion of orders through effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Completed all assigned tasks promptly, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
School Custodian
ABM Industries
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Enhanced school cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Promoted a healthy learning environment by disinfecting classrooms, restrooms, and common areas on a consistent schedule.
- Completed specialized deep-cleaning projects during summer breaks to prepare the facility for the upcoming academic year.
Cook,server,shift Leader
Huddle House
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
Huddle House
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
No Degree - Working On Abstaining GED
Chattahoochee Technical College
Canton, GA04-2025
Skills
- Support in personal hygiene
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Understanding guidance
- Empathetic support for dementia patients
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
- Empathetic end-of-life care
- Continuous skill enhancement
- Skilled in transfer techniques
- Companionship and personal hygiene aid
- Thorough documentation of medical records
- Facilitation of family care
- CPR certification obtained
- Critical emergency response techniques
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Documenting behaviors
Certification
- CPR, FIRST AID,AED Training -
- - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Certified BLS certificate,
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Cedarhurst Senior Living
12.2023 - 02.2025
PCA
Right At Home Health Care
05.2023 - 04.2025
Packer
1800 Pack Out
10.2021 - 05.2023
School Custodian
ABM Industries
10.2019 - 02.2021
Cook,server,shift Leader
Huddle House
03.2015 - 08.2018
Cook
Huddle House
08.2010 - 05.2014
No Degree - Working On Abstaining GED
Chattahoochee Technical College