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Wendy Martin

Clarion,Pa

Summary

Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 15 years hands-on experience in residential environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Aveanna
Dubois, PA
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.

Personal Care Aid (PCA)

Caring Heart Companion
Clarion, PA
05.2016 - 08.2022
  • Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
  • Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.

Personal Caregiver/Respite Care

Community Resources for Independence
Clarion, PA
07.2007 - 06.2016
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assessed the physical condition of the client on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.

Personal Care Aid

Helpmates Incorporated
Clarion, PA
04.2001 - 07.2007

* Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of clients.

*.Prepared for HIPAA ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.

* Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.

* Provided client care and assistance with daily living activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Clarion University of PA.
2014

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Mesa Junior College
1986

Psychology

Western Kentucky University

Master of Science - Counseling in Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Skills

* Innovative teaching methods

* Effective use of multi-media teaching tools

* Innovative thinker



* Exceptional written and verbal communicator

* Innovative thinker

Timeline

Direct Care Worker (DCW)

Aveanna
09.2022 - Current

Personal Care Aid (PCA)

Caring Heart Companion
05.2016 - 08.2022

Personal Caregiver/Respite Care

Community Resources for Independence
07.2007 - 06.2016

Personal Care Aid

Helpmates Incorporated
04.2001 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Clarion University of PA.

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Mesa Junior College

Psychology

Western Kentucky University

Master of Science - Counseling in Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Wendy Martin