Compassionate Personal Care Assistant

Leahana Burkhart

Lowville, NY ***** +1-326-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Resident Aide

Bluebird Retirement Community Marysville, OH

August 2024 to March 2025

• Provided daily care and support to residents in a residential facility

• Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, and dressing

• Assisted with meal planning, preparation, and feeding as needed

• Maintained a clean and safe living environment for residents by performing housekeeping duties

• Responded promptly to emergency situations or medical crises, following established protocols

• Implemented safety measures such as fall prevention strategies for elderly residents

• Demonstrated empathy, patience, and understanding when interacting with residents who had cognitive impairments or behavioral challenges

Caregiver

First Light Home Care Columbus, OH

May 2024 to August 2024

Take care of elderly and dementia patients

Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens. Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate. Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.

Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair. Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information. Wal-Mart Cashier

Walmart Marysville, OH

August 2023 to April 2024

Cashing customers out

Using cash register

Handling refunds

Tending to customers needs

Cashier/ Customer Service

Walmart Marysville, OH

January 2022 to May 2023

Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors. Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment. Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers. Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers. Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures. Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings Dublin, OH

January 2021 to April 2023

• Handling cash

• Taking customers orders

• Closing the store down

• Cleaning

• Mopping

• Stocking

• Bagging food

• Refunds

• Customer service

Education

Highschool (High school diploma)

Marysville High School Marysville, OH

August 2019 to May 2023

Skills

Communication Skills Nannying Hospitality PCA Writing skills Janitorial experience Cleaning English Senior care Patient monitoring Care plans Medication administration HIPAA Cashiering Compassionate client care Respectful and Compassionate Cash register operations Patient interaction Memory care Acute care Resident's rights Serving Working with high schoolers Toddler care Serving Experience Computer skills Home & community care Patient care Cash Handling Food Service Front desk Filing Daycare Vital signs Patient observation Host/Hostess Home Care Home health Mobility assistance Macros Typing Phone communication Organizational skills Word processing Preschool experience Refund processing Documentation Special Needs Care Kitchen Experience Cooking Working with people with autism Caregiving Group home Classroom experience Customer service Conflict management Direct support Working with people with developmental disabilities Customer support First aid Experience with children Time management Sales Heavy lifting Medical terminology Food preparation Grocery store Meal preparation Busser Payment card processing Community health

& wellness Cash register

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

Food Handler Certification

First Aid Certification

ServSafe

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