Alayah Curry
COMPASSIONATE PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
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Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Dedicated Direct Care
Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life.
Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.
Experience
Caregiver - Echo Lake - Malvern, Pennsylvania
(2026-01)
Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all residents in the facility.
- Engaged residents in social and recreational activities to promote well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and care plans.
- 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.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Patient Safety Sitter - Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health - Abington, Pennsylvania
(2024-03 - 2025-07)
Monitored patients to ensure safety and prevent potential hazards.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Documented patient observations and reported changes in condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assist nursing staff with procedures related to patient care including vital signs monitoring and specimen collection.
- Perform regular rounds throughout assigned areas checking on patients' conditions.
- Provide transportation services when necessary to help facilitate discharge planning efforts.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient by following infection control protocols.
- Ensure that the patient is not at risk of harm or injury in any way.
- Monitor patient's safety and well-being, providing support and assistance as needed.
Patient Care Tech - Paoli Hospital - Paoli, Pennsylvania
(2021-07 - 2024-02)
- Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Obtain and record vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and other patient observations.
- Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and use of mobility equipment while maintaining safety and fall precautions.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly report concerns or abnormal findings to nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
- Assist nurses with patient care procedures and other clinical tasks within scope of practice.
- Collect and transport specimens according to facility procedures.
- Provide emotional support and communicate respectfully
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene - Brookdale Community College (2026-06)
High school - Steelton Highspire Highschool (2018)
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene - Montgomery County Community College
