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Cassie Laster

Cabool

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Emerest Health, excelling in patient care and health monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and personalized support. Skilled in meal preparation and infection control, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for clients. Committed to fostering independence and dignity in daily living activities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Emerest Health
St Louis
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Supported clients in mobility and transportation to appointments and activities.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
  • Collaborated with families to ensure personalized care plans were followed.
  • Documented client progress and care provided in daily reports.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Followed infection control protocols to promote client safety and health.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Education

Houston R1
Houston, MO

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Health monitoring
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Infection control
  • Meal preparation
  • Client transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Care documentation
  • Effective communication
  • Toileting assistance
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Feeding support

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Emerest Health
01.2024 - 04.2025

Houston R1
Cassie Laster