Amaya Gordwin
Houston,TX
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Houston Methodist
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Furr High School
Houston, TX06.2016
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care Activities
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Culturally Competent Care
- Quality Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Admission
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Taking Vital Signs
Timeline
PCA
Houston Methodist
11.2021 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Furr High School