Kelly Williams
Caregiver/PCA..... Private Nurse
Galax,VA
Summary
I am a compassionate caregiving professional with proven track record in providing high-quality support and assistance to elderly individuals. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and creating safe, nurturing environments. I have learned many skills in the 27 years of the health field. My Skills range from basic care to end of life care. My skills also includes first aide to open wound care. My passion is to keep clients at home where they can be care for. I bring sunshine to my clients lives and make their lives easier as i can.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Private Residence
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
PCA
Virginia Kares
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
PCA
Pro Careers
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
PCA
Interim Home Health
04.2006 - 10.2013
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
CNA
3 Different Nursing Homes
07.1998 - 08.2003
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harford Technical High
Bel Air, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
Meal preparation
Patient companionship
Basic housekeeping
Personal hygiene assistance
First aid and safety
Dementia care
Compassionate caregiving
Client documentation
Safe patient transportation
Care plan management
Medication administration
Documentation and reporting
Diabetes care
Palliative care
End-of-life care
Care plan assessment
Respite care
Stroke recovery assistance
Empathy and patience
Compassionate care
Daily living assistance
First aid and CPR
wound care
wound vac/bandages
Patient assistance
Fall prevention
Transfer assistance
Multitasking
blood sugar/insulin
Multitasking
supervise skills
management skills
organized
routine schedule
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Private Residence
09.2024 - 12.2025
PCA
Virginia Kares
10.2023 - 09.2024
PCA
Pro Careers
03.2014 - 11.2015
PCA
Interim Home Health
04.2006 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Harford Technical High
05.2001 -
CNA
3 Different Nursing Homes
07.1998 - 08.2003