Angela Howell

Compassionate, empathetic, and extremely motivated to foster hope and empower the individuals that we support. Highly trainable, and experienced professional with 15 years in the medical field as a CNA. Graduate of the Recovery Leadership Academy as a Certified Peer Support Recovery Professional. Compassionate Recovery Support Specialist with significant experience in providing support and guidance to individuals battling substance abuse. Strengths lie in active listening, crisis management, and empathetic communication while maintaining professional boundaries. Looking forward to fostering community connections for clients, advocating on behalf of clients and facilitating group therapy sessions for recovery empowerment.

• Personal Care: Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and toileting. Help patients maintain their hygiene and personal cleanliness.
• Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, offering reassurance and a caring presence. Building rapport with empathetic communication.
• Communication: Communicate with patients, their families, and the healthcare team, reporting any concerns or observations regarding patient well-being.
• Mobility Support: Help patients with mobility, including transferring them in and out of bed, using wheelchairs or walkers, and repositioning bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration and report any significant changes to the nursing staff.
• Feeding Assistance: Assist patients with eating and drinking, ensuring they receive proper nutrition also assisting patients with special dietary needs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, documenting care provided, changes in condition, and any other relevant information.
• Patient Safety: Help maintain a safe and clean environment, including keeping patient rooms tidy, removing hazards, and following infection control protocols.
• Assisting with Procedures: Assist healthcare professionals with medical procedures, such as wound care, or physical therapy exercises.
• Lift Operation: Operate mechanical lifts, whether electric or manual, in accordance with guidelines and safety procedures.