Chantal Ratcliff
Dublin
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings and in facilities. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, person care and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Allpro homecare
Dublin
10.2024 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Coordinated services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
CNA Student
Pulaski adult day service and fall prevention
Dublin
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, stretching exercises or physical therapy sessions.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
New River Community College
Dublin, VA05-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Charting software
- Daily living assistance
- Active listening
- Elderly care
- Basic housekeeping
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living activities assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Safety awareness
- At-home care instruction
- Customer service
Certification
- I have a CNA certificate
Accomplishments
- graduated this May with my health profession preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Allpro homecare
10.2024 - Current
CNA Student
Pulaski adult day service and fall prevention
05.2023 - 05.2024
Nursing - Nursing
New River Community College