Ahkela McDonald-Harris
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned Home Health Aide with over 10 years of experience in the health care field. Proven expertise in patient care and personal hygiene assistance with homecare and rehabilitation. Excelled in care plan management and vital signs monitoring, significantly enhancing patient quality of life. Qualified professional specialized in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurses. Reliable in keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthy safe environment. History of managing mobility support, administrating medication and organizing appointments. Compassionate and effectively communicate with other health care team members.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Beyond Faith Homecare and Rehab
08.2024 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
Education
No Degree - Health And Human Services
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL03-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Wound care
- Schedule management
- Texas Driver's license
- Catheter care assistance
- Dementia support
Accomplishments
- Achieved CPR certification by completing training with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Beyond Faith Homecare and Rehab
08.2024 - Current
No Degree - Health And Human Services
Ultimate Medical Academy
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