Amy Kehoe

• Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
• Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
• Teamed with community organizations and government agencies to increase outreach and service utilization.
• Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
• Assisted with recordkeeping to maintain data for ongoing grant funding and regulatory compliance.
• Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
• Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A hardworking, professional care assistant with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for helping and looking after people. I have lots of experience in maintaining a healthy and safe environment and making sure that resources are utilized effectively and according to practice guidelines. I have a positive track record in helping to promote the physical and personal independence of clients. I am highly

motivated and currently seeking a personal care assistant position in the Rotorua and surrounds area where I can use my experience and knowledge to enhance the lives of others.

CAREER HISTORY

Personal Care Assistant
January 2014- January 2020
Assisted in meeting the daily needs of patients and in the provision of physical and emotional care. I worked as part of a team to achieve the required standards. I was responsible for the provision of personal and basic health care to clients, assisting them to gain confidence in the performance of their day to day self care chores.

Responsibilities:

• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
• Remained alert to problems or health issues of patients and competently responded.
• Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
• Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
• Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.

• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
• Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
• Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
• Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
• Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
• Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
• Provided transportation and appointments management.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.