VANESSA SIMPSON
PETERSBURG,Virginia
Summary
I am a Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Spring Oaks Senior Living
Petersburg, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
Prince George, VA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
Patient Care Assistant
Just Like Home Healthcare
Chester Va
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Patient Care Assistant
Corey&Che Private Duty
Chester Va
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Machine Operator
Precon
Chester Va
03.2015 - 04.2021
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Education
Patient Care Aide - Health Aide
Professional Career Institute
Richmond 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
Petersburg, VA06.1994
Skills
- ADL Support
- Scheduling
- Multitasking Ability
- Emotional Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Compassionate Care
- Care Planning
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Spring Oaks Senior Living
06.2023 - Current
Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds
01.2023 - 04.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Corey&Che Private Duty
08.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Just Like Home Healthcare
03.2022 - 11.2022
Machine Operator
Precon
03.2015 - 04.2021
Patient Care Aide - Health Aide
Professional Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School