Amira Torres
Reading
Summary
Compassionate and skilled PCA at Oak Leaf Manor North, adept in patient care and behavioral assessment. Proven ability to provide emotional support and ensure safety, while advocating for patient needs. Committed to enhancing quality of life through daily living assistance and effective teamwork, fostering a nurturing environment for all clients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Oak Leaf Manor North
Landisville
07.2024 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Behavioral Health Technician
Retreat drug and alcohol
Ephrata
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Educated family members on techniques to support a patient's recovery process.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, and music therapy that promote healthy coping skills.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Govenor Mifflin
Shillington 05-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Safety monitoring
- Emotional support
- Willingness to learn
- Daily living assistance
- Teamwork
- Dementia care
- Patient advocacy
- Catheter care
- Patient-focused care
Affiliations
- strong work ethic
Languages
English
Professional
spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- exemplary employee
- recognized as an outstanding emplyee
Certification
- cpr/first aide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Oak Leaf Manor North
07.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Retreat drug and alcohol
01.2024 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Govenor Mifflin
Similar Profiles
Justin WaltonJustin Walton
Delivery Driver at Oak Leaf SchoolDelivery Driver at Oak Leaf School
Emree McDowaldEmree McDowald
Teacher's Assistant at Oak Leaf High SchoolTeacher's Assistant at Oak Leaf High School
Marc MathewsMarc Mathews
Maintenance Technician at Oak Leaf ManagementMaintenance Technician at Oak Leaf Management