VAnia Joseph
Randolph
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Brigham's & Women Faulkner
Jamaica Plain
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient care areas.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
CNA
Boston Home
Dorchester
06.2005 - 01.2017
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless care for residents.
- Documented patient care activities and updated care plans accurately.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Assisted with mobility and transportation of residents within the facility.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medication management
- Vital sign assessment
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- Customer service
- Care plan documentation
- Compassionate care
Certification
- CNA License
Timeline
PCA
Brigham's & Women Faulkner
05.2016 - 06.2019
CNA
Boston Home
06.2005 - 01.2017