Heather Hagaman
Corapeake
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA (Personal Care Aide)
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Suffolk
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to seniors at home.
- Administered medication reminders and monitored health status for clients.
- Took patients to doctor appointments and grocery shopping
Medication Aide/PCA
Chesapeake Home for Adults
Chesapeake
03.2012 - 08.2014
- Administered prescribed medications to residents in a timely manner.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate medication administration records for compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure coordinated care for residents.
- Ensured medication storage met safety and regulatory standards.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on best practices in medication management.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Education
Pharmacy Tech
Medical Training of Virginia
02.2016 - 07.2016
Phlebotomy
TCC
08.2012 - 10.2012
GED
Chesapeake, VirginiaSkills
- administration of medications
- health monitoring
- personal care assistance
- emotional support
- safety compliance
- effective communication
- attention to detail
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Pharmacy Tech
Medical Training of Virginia
02.2016 - 07.2016
PCA (Personal Care Aide)
Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2016 - 08.2017
Phlebotomy
TCC
08.2012 - 10.2012
Medication Aide/PCA
Chesapeake Home for Adults
03.2012 - 08.2014
GED