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Aliyha Watkins
Patient Care Technican
Mobile,AL
Summary
Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude. home health Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals. Caring home health dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Home Health Aide
Kc Cares Llc
01.2023 - Current
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Ben C Rain High School
Mobile, AL 05.2001 -
Skills
Ambulation Assistance
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Excellent Communication
Schedule Management
Mental Health Support
Medication Administration
Behavior redirection
Interpersonal Skills
Special Needs Care
Chronic Disease Management
Documentation And Reporting
Appointment Scheduling
Dressing assistance
Bathing Support
Progress Documentation
Emergency Response
Housekeeping
Active Listening
Mobility support
Home Care Aide (HCA)
Condition Assessment
Clinical Information Systems
Patient Advocacy
MEDITECH EHR Software
Physical therapy support
Personal Care Aide
Heartsaver First Aid
Effective Communication
Certified in CPR/AED
Meal Preparation
Patient Transport
Care Plan Adherence
Interpersonal Communication
Hospice Care
Client Transportation
Healthcare Education
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Chronic Pain Management
Professional Demeanor
Patient transportation
Oncology Care
Wound Care
Data Entry
Time management abilities
Medication Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certified Nursing Assistant
Daily Charting
State regulations knowledge
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Electronic Medical Record Software
[State] Driver's License
Medical Terminology
ADL support
HIPAA Compliance
First aid and safety
Task Prioritization
Light Housekeeping
Dietary Requirements and Nutrition
Family Support and Instruction
Records Management
Analytical Thinking
Home Care Aide
Geriatric Care
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Adaptability and Flexibility
Clinical Quality Program Standards
Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6staff members.
Software
Certification
HHA - Home Health Aide
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Kc Cares Llc
01.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Ben C Rain High School
05.2001 -