Althea Hanna
New Carrollton
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Firstlife Assisted Living, skilled in elderly care and compassionate support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective time management and problem-solving. Successfully maintained a safe environment while preparing nutritious meals and fostering strong relationships, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Firstlife Assisted Living
01.2023 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Caregiver
Sunlife Assisted Living
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Caregiver
Ameristar Assisted Living
10.2015 - 07.2023
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Caregiver
Reliable Assisted Living
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Education
Yallas High School
ST. Thomas , Jamaica07.1995
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
Certification
CPR
FIRST AID
CNA
Timeline
Caregiver
Firstlife Assisted Living
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Sunlife Assisted Living
02.2019 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Reliable Assisted Living
01.2017 - 12.2018
Caregiver
Ameristar Assisted Living
10.2015 - 07.2023
Yallas High School
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