Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
Pueblo, CO
04.2024 - Current
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills.
Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
Assisted nurses with treatments and procedures according to protocols established by the facility.
Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, stretching exercises or physical therapy sessions.
Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms.
Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
Helped maintain a safe environment by checking equipment regularly for any malfunctions.
Provided comfort measures such as backrubs or application of lotion to dry skin areas.
Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies while performing all duties.
Collected specimens for laboratory analysis per physician's orders.
Performed basic clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing documents.
Home Health Caregiver
Frontier Home Health Care
Pueblo, CO
08.2018 - 01.2024
Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
Educated family members about how best to provide care for their loved one at home after discharge from facility or hospital setting.
Encouraged independence among patients by helping them learn self-care skills that can be used independently without assistance from others.
Participated in team meetings regarding patient care planning and implementation activities.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
Provided respite care services for family members who need relief from caring for their ill relative.
Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.