Kadian Mcdonald
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Hatboro-Horsham School District
Horsham
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted students with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and instructional tasks.
- Communicated effectively with students to foster a positive learning environment.
- Maintained a clean and safe space for student activities and interactions.
- Documented student progress and reported observations to educational staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crescent field at Huntingdon valley
Philadelphia
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during care routines.
- Participated in training new staff on best practices in resident care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eshyft
Howell
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during care routines.
Home Health Aide
Shorty don llc
Philadelphia
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition for clients.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
- Documented daily care activities and client progress accurately in reports.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
Home Health Aide
Caring Solutions Home Care
Enfield
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Institution of America
04.2023 - 06.2023
St Catherine High
St Catherine, JamaicaSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Hygiene practices
- Healthcare compliance
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Feeding support
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Hatboro-Horsham School District
01.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crescent field at Huntingdon valley
07.2024 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Institution of America
04.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eshyft
01.2023 - 12.2024
Home Health Aide
Shorty don llc
03.2020 - 07.2023
Home Health Aide
Caring Solutions Home Care
11.2019 - 03.2020
St Catherine High