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Charlene Holderby

Tulare

Summary

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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Persoal Care Assistant

Gold Star in home care.
Tulare
09.2022 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.

Personal Care Attendant

Amdal in home care
Tulare
07.2018 - 09.2023

NY role as a Caregiver was to provide the best of care ..This excluded all areas of care, Safety, hygiene, meals, medication transfers, catheter care, and companionship. I did these things to the best of my knowledge.

  • Ensured that all equipment used is clean, maintained properly and stored safely after use.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively to their concerns and helping them cope with stressors.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and weight.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks like dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets when needed.
  • Conducted safety checks in the home environment to ensure it is free from hazards.
  • Provided physical support to clients by transferring them in and out of wheelchairs or beds.
  • Accompanied clients on trips outside their residence such as shopping trips or social events.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Instructed family members on proper techniques for providing personal care assistance at home.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, housekeeping tasks, laundry duties.
  • Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene and grooming, such as bathing, dressing, and oral care.
  • Provided companionship through conversation, games or other activities that are enjoyable for the client.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided to clients including progress notes and medical records.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by a physician or other healthcare professional.
  • Observed changes in the client's condition and reported any changes to the supervisor and manager.
  • Promptly communicated any changes in client's condition or behavior to supervisor, manager, care team members.

CNA

Merritt Manor
Tulare
07.2005 - 01.2011
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.

Education

GED -

Tulare Aldult Scool
Tulare, CA
12-2004

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Emotional support
  • Safety checks
  • Companionship services
  • Self-care instruction
  • Patient advocacy
  • Documentation management
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Direct patient care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Compassionate care
  • Personal hygiene
  • Client relationship management
  • CPR certified
  • Feeding support
  • Fall prevention
  • Meal planning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Observational skills
  • Toileting assistance
  • Cooking and meal preparation
  • Shopping and errands
  • Grooming assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Adaptable under pressure
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Household tasks
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Personal errands assistance
  • Medication management
  • Dressing assistance
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Transportation assistance
  • Range of motion exercises

Timeline

Persoal Care Assistant

Gold Star in home care.
09.2022 - Current

Personal Care Attendant

Amdal in home care
07.2018 - 09.2023

CNA

Merritt Manor
07.2005 - 01.2011

GED -

Tulare Aldult Scool
Charlene Holderby