Irvenia Scotf
Charlottesville
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
7
7
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA
The Blake of Charlottesville
Charlottesville
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in meal preparation and served food to residents.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records.
- Engaged residents in recreational activities to promote social interaction.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
PCA
Rosewood Assisted Living
Charlottesville
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Assisted in meal preparation and served food to residents.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care delivery.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
PCA
Care Advantage, Inc.
Charlottesville
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care delivery.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Education
Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Personal care assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Record keeping
- Medication management
- Team collaboration
- Care plan coordination
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Family support
Timeline
PCA
The Blake of Charlottesville
04.2023 - 12.2025
PCA
Rosewood Assisted Living
06.2021 - 07.2022
PCA
Care Advantage, Inc.
03.2019 - 11.2020
Charlottesville High School