J’nae Walton
Kansas City
Summary
Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP/Caregiver/Office PCA
Direct Support Professional
Kansas City
06.2015 - 03.2025
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through structured activities and community engagement.
- Monitored client health and well-being, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and social events, ensuring safety at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents per organizational guidelines.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Supported clients in maintaining hygiene and comfort during care routines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans effectively.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes to the supervising staff.
- Encouraged social interaction and engagement through activities and conversation.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs accurately.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients to foster a supportive atmosphere.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Caregiver/Office PCA/ DSP
Direct Support/ Acumen Fiscal Support/ LifeCenters
Kansas City
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions for assigned clients.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained client records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care plans.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social engagement among clients.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Education
Grandview High School
Grandview, MOSkills
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Time Management
Timeline
Caregiver/Office PCA/ DSP
Direct Support/ Acumen Fiscal Support/ LifeCenters
01.2020 - 01.2025
DSP/Caregiver/Office PCA
Direct Support Professional
06.2015 - 03.2025
Grandview High School