Porcia Young
CNA PCT HOME HEALTH AIDE
Detroit, MI
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PROFILE
Level-headed health professional with over 10+ years experience as a CNA, PCT, and home health aide. Acknowledged for remaining calm and effective in difficult or stressful situations. Strong belief in the importance of companionship and emotional support as it relates to patient care.
EXPERIENCE
Right At Home, Troy — Home Health Aide
MARCH 2021 - PRESENT
Providing individualized patient support through housekeeping, laundry, and other personal service. Medication management and administration. Planning, preparing, and serving meals. Closely monitoring and recording any serious changes in mental/physical health.
St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit — PCT
SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
Monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse. Providing premium patient care in a comforting and soothing environment. Performing additional clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, or filing. Riverview Health & Rehab, Detroit — CNA
SEPTEMBER 2012 - JUNE 2019
Reported any unusual, dangerous, or sudden changes in patient status to supervising RN. Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and restroom needs. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, or developmental needs of patients. SKILLS
Monitoring Vitals
Recording Vitals
Foley Catheters
Colostomy Care
Phlebotomy
Venipuncture
Light Housekeeping
Patient Emotional/Physical Care
Customer Service
EDUCATION
Martin Luther King Jr.
High, Detroit— Diploma
2006 - 2008
Careers Health Study,
Eastpointe — CNA
2010
CERTIFICATION/LICENSING
CNA (exp. 06/2022), State of
Michigan
CPL (exp. 2022)