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Jenna Falk

Ellenboro

Summary

Compassionate PCA with extensive experience at Fair Haven, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Successfully enhanced patient comfort and independence while managing challenging behaviors in dementia care. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and fostering strong relationships with families, ensuring quality care and effective communication. CPR certified and dedicated to patient advocacy.

Work History

PCA

Fair Haven
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.

Education

High School -

East Rutherford High School
Bostic
06.2020

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Meal preparation
  • Infection control
  • End-of-life care
  • Medical terminology
  • Transfer techniques
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Daily living assistance
  • Safety awareness
  • Patient documentation
  • Mobility support
  • Client advocacy
  • Family support
  • Care plan implementation
  • Feeding assistance
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation

Timeline

PCA

Fair Haven
08.2022 - 01.2023

High School -

East Rutherford High School
Jenna Falk