Denise Parris
Kerrville
Summary
Skilled in compassionate client care and proficient with Hoyer lifting equipment, I have a proven track record of enhancing patient quality of life at Heritage Place Assisted Living. Leveraging strong ethics and empathetic listening, I excel in providing exceptional patient companionship and support, significantly improving client satisfaction and wellness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Heritage Place Assisted Living
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patient in activities of daily living such as, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Administration CLC
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and various types of Dementia
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Knopp Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Home Health Aide
Embrace Hospice
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Nursing and Rehab
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Caregiver
Home Instead
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Quest College
San Antonio, TX12-2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA05-2012
High School Diploma -
Adalphian Academy
Holly, MI05-1985
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient companionship
- Strong ethics
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living assistance
- Empathetic listening
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Documentation
- Special needs care
Timeline
Caregiver
Heritage Place Assisted Living
05.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Administration CLC
08.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Knopp Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide
Embrace Hospice
06.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Nursing and Rehab
02.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Home Instead
12.2019 - 12.2020
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
04.2019 - 12.2020
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Quest College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Adalphian Academy
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