Elder Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Hardworking, compassionate and pleasant Personal Care Aid Ability to work independently or as part of a team Possess initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize task within a heavy workload. QUALIFICATIONS • Reliable Personal Care Aid • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills • Caring, courteous, and positive disposition to residents, families, and co-workers • Compassionate in providing proper patient care to the aging population to include Alzheimer and dementia patients • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel ________________________________________ EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Direct Home Health Care Personal Care Assistant (PCA) June 2008 Paul D Camp Community College Phlebotomy July 2002 PROFFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE ________________________________________ A-1 At Home Health Care Norfolk, Virginia Personal Care Aid June 2008 – August 2009 • Assisted residents with activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing and grooming • Performed health-related tasks as established in care plan to include monitoring vital signs and medication • Used assigned lifting/positioning equipment to include Hoyer lift for ambulatory residents • Monitored residents regularly to ensure that any changes in behavior or conditions were immediately addressed • Notified team leader of any changes in health or needs that could be immediately addressed • Answered resident calls and responded to immediate needs or emergencies • Engaged residents in friendly, respectful conversation • Demonstrated assisted living techniques to residents and their families • Assisted nursing staff as needed