ANGELA CLATK
Columbus
Summary
Experienced personal care assistant skilled in personal care assistance, safety protocol adherence, and patient support collaboration. Successfully maintained clean and safe environments while providing emotional support, ensuring clients receive attentive care tailored to their needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
ACCORDCARE
Columbus
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients' well-being.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Supported medication management by reminding clients of schedules and dosages.
- Documented daily care activities in client records for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper client support.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' quality of life.
- Adhered to safety protocols while assisting clients in mobility and transfers.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
PCA
ALLWAYS CARING
Columbus
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care routines for clients.
- Maintained clean, safe environments to promote well-being.
- Communicated effectively with clients to assess needs and preferences.
- Supported medication management by reminding clients of schedules and dosages.
- Documented daily care activities in client records to ensure continuity.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance client support.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life.
- Adhered to safety protocols during client mobility assistance.
Education
KENDRICK HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS, GA06-1985
Skills
- Medication management
- Client documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Patient support collaboration
Timeline
PCA
ACCORDCARE
01.2022 - 03.2023
PCA
ALLWAYS CARING
09.2020 - 02.2021
KENDRICK HIGH SCHOOL