Akiara Deshields
Dover,Delaware
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Easter Seals Disability Center
06.2017 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Patient Care Associate
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
Education
No Degree -
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL01.2024
High School Diploma -
Polytech High School
Woodside, DE05.2009
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Isolation Precautions
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Family Support
- Administrative Supervision
- Computer Literacy
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 05.2020
Caregiver
Easter Seals Disability Center
06.2017 - Current
No Degree -
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
High School Diploma -
Polytech High School