DESHAWONTE
COOLEY
Hazlehurst, MS *****
adt7yh@r.postjobfree.com
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Time Management
First Aid Certification
Dependable and Responsible
HIPAA Compliance
Bedside Care
Personal Care Assistance
ADLs Assistance
Respectful and Compassionate
Verbal and Written Communication
Client Education
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Medication and Appointment Reminders
Independent Thinking
Documenting Vital Signs
Range of Motion Exercises
Strong Ethics
Multitasking and Organization
Household Management
Laptop and Tablet Operation
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Schedule Maintenance
Skills Development
Assisting with Daily Living
Wound Care
PCA/ Personal Care Assistant • First Choice Homemaker Services May 2021 to September 2021
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment. Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping. Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
CNA • Pine Crest Guest Home
June 2018 to August 2021
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
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WORK HISTORY
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs. Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Crew Member • KFC/Taco Bell
February 2015 to January 2018
Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments. Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary. Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Collaborated with team members to complete orders. Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures. Supported great dining and meal experiences for guests. Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized. Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes. Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers. Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring. Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries. Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover. Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions. CE Career Center
Hazlehurst, MS • December 2022
Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst, MS • May 2017
PCA - Personal Care Aide
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS