Tyshi Williamson
New Haven,CT
Summary
Compassionate PCA with a proven track record at A & B Homecare, excelling in dementia care assistance and emergency response. Adept at monitoring vital signs and advocating for clients, ensuring optimal care and emotional support. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective daily living assistance and rehabilitation support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA
A & B Homecare
New Haven, CT
09.2004 - Current
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Haven Adult Education
New Haven, CT 01.2025 - 06.2025
Certificate -
Dci Computer Inc.
520 Whalley Ave 07.2000 - 09.2000
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency response
- Family support
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Rehabilitation support
- Client advocacy
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Patient documentation
- Medication reminders
- Dementia care
- Mobility support
Timeline
High School Diploma -
New Haven Adult Education
01.2025 - 06.2025
PCA
A & B Homecare
09.2004 - Current
Certificate -
Dci Computer Inc.
07.2000 - 09.2000