Fatuma Suleiman
Minneapolis
Summary
Dedicated PCA with experience in assisting patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility support, and medication administration. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, ensuring patient safety and comfort during care routines. Monitored vital signs and provided emotional support to patients and families, effectively addressing concerns and enhancing overall well-being. Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating families on nutrition and health management, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
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
4
4
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PCA
Easy care home health
Minneapolis
05.2024 - Current
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Target Warehouse
Target
Minneapolis
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
PCA
Bella home health care
Minneapolis
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
Education
Ubah Medical Academy
Hopkins, MNSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient mobility assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nutritional guidance
- Emergency response
- Care plan collaboration
- Patient emotional support
- Household management
- Client transportation
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Care plan implementation
- Family support
- Behavioral management
- Patient documentation
- Range of motion exercises
- Medication reminders
- Transfer techniques
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Dementia care
- Safety awareness
- Mobility support
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient services
- Patient observation
Languages
Somali
Full Professional
Swahili
Limited
English
Professional
Timeline
PCA
Easy care home health
05.2024 - Current
Target Warehouse
Target
01.2023 - 05.2025
PCA
Bella home health care
06.2021 - 06.2024
Ubah Medical Academy