Yvette Funney
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with proven expertise in compassionate patient care and effective care plan implementation, honed at Consumer Direct Services. Excelled in meal preparation tailored to specific dietary needs and provided essential emotional support, enhancing client well-being. Skilled in housekeeping and patient awareness, consistently achieving optimal patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Direct Services
Chesapeake City, VA
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
Personal Care Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
Portsmouth, VA
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Education
Administrative Support Technician
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA06-2016
Nurses Aide
Old Dominion Job Corp Center
Monroe, VA06-1996
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Housekeeping
- Activities of daily living support
- Patient awareness
- Care plan implementation
- Meal preparation
Certification
I have my personal care assistant certification. I also have my administrative support technician certication.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Direct Services
10.2023 - 09.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
03.2021 - 10.2023
I have my personal care assistant certification. I also have my administrative support technician certication.
Administrative Support Technician
Tidewater Community College
Nurses Aide
Old Dominion Job Corp Center
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