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Education
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Certification
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Cheryl Turcotte

Miramichi, NB

Summary

Compassionate PCA with experience at Krt Associates, skilled in providing emotional support and cognitive care. Enhanced patient well-being through personalized assistance and effective behavior reinforcement. Proficient in documenting vital signs and care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Committed to promoting independence and comfort for all patients.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA

Krt Associates
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support healthcare team decisions.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing patient well-being.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, promoting a hygienic environment.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Personal Care Aide Tier - Personal Care Aid Tier 2 Program Cerficicate

Unicare Home Care Services
Miramichi, NB
10-2023

Skills

  • Assistance with personal hygiene
  • Positive behavior reinforcement
  • Provide emotional support
  • Cognitive care expertise

Languages

English

Certification

  • personal care aide, Unicare Home Care - oct 3, 2023

Timeline

PCA

Krt Associates
03.2024 - Current

Personal Care Aide Tier - Personal Care Aid Tier 2 Program Cerficicate

Unicare Home Care Services
Cheryl Turcotte