Dayzia Garrett
Fayetteville
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Patient Care Assistant skilled in direct patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to assist with daily living activities and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care. Ready to contribute to a supportive and safe patient environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Aide
Morning Star Special Care Unit
Eastover, NC
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in patient assistance techniques and protocols.
Patient Care Assistant
Fayetteville Manor
Fayetteville, NC
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
Patient Care Assistant
Addington Place
Collinsville, IL
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Bradford Place
Shiloh, IL
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
Customer Service Representative
Rainbow Shops
Fairview Heights, IL
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with a focus on satisfaction and retention.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems to ensure efficient checkout experiences.
- Assisted in maintaining store appearance, organization, and product displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to address operational challenges and improve service delivery.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Pontoon Beach, IL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated warehouse machinery to efficiently move and organize inventory.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
- Processed incoming shipments, verifying contents against packing slips for completeness.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize storage solutions and enhance workflow efficiency.
Cashier
Chuck E Cheese
Fairview Heights, IL
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer through diligent counting and reconciliation.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on register operations and customer interaction standards.
Education
GED -
Althoff Catholic High School
Belleville, ILSkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Compassionate caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic patient care
- Dementia care
- Care documentation
- Health monitoring
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Calm under stress
Timeline
Patient Care Aide
Morning Star Special Care Unit
06.2026 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Fayetteville Manor
11.2025 - 04.2026
Patient Care Assistant
Addington Place
11.2024 - 08.2025
Nursing Assistant
Bradford Place
07.2023 - 09.2023
Customer Service Representative
Rainbow Shops
02.2023 - 05.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Chuck E Cheese
03.2021 - 11.2021
GED -
Althoff Catholic High School