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Patient Care Assistant

Dayzia Garrett

Morning Star Special Care Unit
Fort Liberty
5
years of professional experience

Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with a proven track record at Morning Star Special Care Unit, skilled in vital signs documentation and emotional support. Adept at enhancing patient comfort and safety while effectively communicating with nursing staff to ensure optimal care. Committed to maintaining high organizational standards in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Morning Star Special Care Unit | 05.2026 - 05.2026
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing while maintaining dignity and comfort.
  • Supported nursing staff with mobility transfers, repositioning, and safe ambulation.
  • Monitored call lights and responded promptly to patient needs and comfort requests.
  • Documented basic observations and reported changes in condition to licensed caregivers.
  • Prepared patient rooms, cleaned equipment, and maintained orderly care environments.
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Patient Care Aide

4 Months
Fayetteville Manor | 11.2025 - 03.2026
  • Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, and dressing while preserving dignity and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff promptly.
  • Supported meal service, feeding assistance, and hydration needs for dependent residents.
  • Repositioned residents and maintained pressure injury prevention measures per care plan.

Patient Care Aide

6 Months
Addington Place of Collinsville | 11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

Nursing Assistant

2 Months
Bradford Place | 07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition promptly to nursing staff.
  • Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning using proper body mechanics and mobility devices.
  • Documented resident care activities accurately in charts and daily records.

Customer Service Representative

3 Months
Rainbow Shops | 02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing, and store policies to support positive shopping experiences.
  • Processed sales, returns, and exchanges accurately using point-of-sale system.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly while maintaining professional service standards.
  • Restocked merchandise and organized sales floor to maintain clean, accessible displays.

Warehouse Associate

7 Months
Amazon | 01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Picked customer orders using handheld scanners and followed directed work instructions.
  • Packed items accurately to meet quality standards and shipping requirements.
  • Sorted packages by destination to support efficient warehouse flow.
  • Stowed inventory in assigned locations while maintaining organization and accessibility.

Cashier

8 Months
Chuck E Cheese | 03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Processed guest transactions accurately using POS systems and accepted cash, card, and gift payments. 2. Greeted guests courteously and resolved basic questions about games, food, and store services. 3. Balanced cash drawer at shift start and close, following register procedures and accountability standards. 4. Issued receipts, processed refunds, and corrected transaction errors with attention to detail. 5. Supported front counter operations by maintaining organized checkout area and replenishing supplies. 6. Collaborated with team members to manage guest flow during busy periods and reduce wait times. 7. Followed company policies for age-restricted purchases, payment handling, and customer service. 8. Assisted with order pickup and dine-in service by confirming items and relaying requests accurately. 9. Maintained clean, welcoming register area in compliance with sanitation and safety expectations.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Althoff Catholic High School | Belleville, IL | 2022

Skills

Medical terminology
Vital signs documentation
Written and verbal communication
Emotional support
Documentation
Patient monitoring
Safety protocols
Goal setting
Organizational standards
Organizational skills

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

Morning Star Special Care Unit
05.2026 - 05.2026Read More

Patient Care Aide

Fayetteville Manor
11.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Patient Care Aide

Addington Place of Collinsville
11.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Nursing Assistant

Bradford Place
07.2023 - 09.2023Read More

Customer Service Representative

Rainbow Shops
02.2023 - 05.2023Read More

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
01.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Cashier

Chuck E Cheese
03.2021 - 11.2021Read More

Althoff Catholic High School

High School Diploma
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Dayzia Garrett