Personal Care Assistant
Resume:
LINDARA FRIDAY
S U MMARY
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in assisting individuals with daily living activities, health care tasks, and providing emotional support. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and a strong sense of empathy. Significant impact made in previous roles by enhancing patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life through dedicated service and personalized care. E X P E R I E N C E
Personal Care Assistant
Arcadia Home Care State College, Pennsylvania October 2023 - November 2024 Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead State College, Pennsylvania March 2020 - April 2024 Home Health Aide
For Myself State College, PA October 2017 - September 2020 Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client. Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients. Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events. S K I L L S
Housekeeping
Patient awareness
Compassionate patient care
Activities of daily living support
Adaptable under pressure
Medication management
Behavior redirection
First aid and CPR
Adaptive equipment use
Range of motion exercises
Patient lifting techniques
Ability to work with other care
professionals
C O N T A C T
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Sandy Ridge, PA 16677
E D U C A T I O N A N D
T R A I N I N G
Certified Nursing Assistant License
Nursing
Cna Program, Philipsburg, PA
May 2013
High School Diploma
Moshannon Valley JrSr Highschool,
Houtzdale, PA
June 2010
Home Health Aide
Houck Home Care & Cleaning State College, Pennsylvania April 2015 - October 2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain laurel nursing & rehabilitation Clearfield, PA June 2012 - January 2015 PCA
Community Resources For Independence Clearfield, Pennsylvania September 2010 - November 2013
Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients. Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure . Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care. Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients. Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events. Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician. Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly. Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding. Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
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