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Vernetta McGowan

Vernetta McGowan

personal care worker
MILWAUKEE,WI

Summary

Home Health Care Responsible for getting patient cleaned and dressed. Responsible for cooking for the patient. Responsible for taking patient to appointments. Responsible for running errands Medication Reminder

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Responsible personal care with expertise in patient care and proficient in emergency response care. Skilled at monitoring ongoing conditions with knowledge of documentation practices. Compassionate nature provides families with peace of mind while offering ambulation and personal assistance to meet diverse patient needs.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Compassionate personal care assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care worker

IRIS ILife
01.2012 - Current
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

USPS Letter Carrier/Mail Sorter

USPS
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked at front counter to assist with customers' mail-related needs such as setting up post office boxes and shipping packages.
  • Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
  • Managed vehicle upkeep for mail deliveries.
  • Sorted and cased [Number]+ pieces of mail each day with high accuracy.
  • Explained mail regulations, policies or procedures to postal customers.
  • Operated vehicles and equipment to transport packages and mail pieces.
  • Provided prompt mail delivery to businesses and residences on specified route.
  • Explained postal service policies, requirements and services to residents.
  • Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
  • Carried double shoulder bag weighing as much as [Number] pounds to deliver letters to businesses and apartment buildings.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.

Personal Care Worker

Community Home Health Care
08.2010 - 10.2015
  • Getting client cleaned and dressed
  • Cooking for client and meds
  • Taking client to appointments
  • Running errands
  • Getting client cleaned and ready for bed

Education

Associates Degree -

MATC
Milwaukee, WI
04.2025

Skills

  • Household organization
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Emotional support
  • Patient safety monitoring
  • Client confidentiality
  • Light housekeeping
  • Dementia care
  • Patient care
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Client relationship management
  • Companionship
  • Meal planning
  • Shopping and errands
  • Clinical documentation
  • Ambulation support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Nutrition

Timeline

USPS Letter Carrier/Mail Sorter

USPS
07.2019 - 12.2019

Personal Care worker

IRIS ILife
01.2012 - Current

Personal Care Worker

Community Home Health Care
08.2010 - 10.2015

Associates Degree -

MATC

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • Certified nursing assistant, IRIS ILIFE - since 2012

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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