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Patricia Willard

Professional Summary

Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 10 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and outside activities. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.

Work History

Health Care Plus - Senior Care Provider

South Holland, IL

03/2014 - Current

Department Of Human Services - Provider Assistant

Chicago, IL

11/2013 - 09/2018

Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.

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Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.

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Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.

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Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

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Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

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Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.

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Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

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Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

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Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.

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Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

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708-***-****

Chicago, IL 60621

Skills

● Computer proficiency

● Childcare experience

● Schedule Management

● Filing and data archiving

● Medical chart documentation

● Project planning

● Physical therapy administration

Education

05/2008

Indiana University NW

Gary, IN

Bachelor Of Computer Science: Computer

Programming

06/2005

South Suburban College of Cook

County

South Holland, IL

A.S.: Computer And Information Sciences

Certifications

● Substitute Teacher Certificate

● Paraprofessional Certificate

2013-Present, Chicago Board of

Education, Indiana Board of Education

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● Paraprofessional,

School City Of Hammond/ East Chicago - Substitute Teacher, K-12 Hammond, IN

08/2009 - 05/2018

Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

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Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

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Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.

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● Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

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Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.

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Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

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Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

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● Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.

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● Assigned, explained and graded homework.

Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

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● Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues. Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.

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