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Work History
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Community Service Award
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Illona Windley

Boston

Summary

Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at nursing homes and private residents, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Successfully enhanced resident engagement through tailored care plans and positive behavior reinforcement. Proven ability to foster trust and rapport, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for individuals with diverse needs.

Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in Health Services.

Professional caregiver with extensive experience in providing compassionate and reliable support. Adept at assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Known for empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Nursing Home
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and common spaces.
  • Supported residents in social and recreational activities, enhancing engagement.
  • Documented care provided in resident records accurately and consistently.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.

PCA

Lynn Gillis
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.

Residential Living Assistant

Albert Divinuti
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Coordinated family meetings to discuss care plans, addressing concerns and facilitating open communication channels.
  • Aided residents in completing daily routines of care and activities.
  • Maintained respectful boundaries with residents while still offering compassionate care when needed.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.

Teacher

Paige Academy/ABCD
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
  • Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress, tailoring instruction to meet diverse needs.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and critical thinking among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that integrated various subject areas effectively.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding student performance and behavioral issues, fostering strong partnerships in education.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Education

Early Childhood Care And Education

Urban Leauge
Boston, MA
07-2016

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Positive behavior reinforcement
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care

Timeline

PCA

Nursing Home
09.2019 - 07.2021

PCA

Lynn Gillis
06.2017 - 07.2019

Residential Living Assistant

Albert Divinuti
05.2017 - 05.2018

Teacher

Paige Academy/ABCD
01.2007 - 01.2017

Early Childhood Care And Education

Urban Leauge

Community Service Award

Awarded by Berea Advent Church for servicing the Dorchester, Roxbury area.

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