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Angela Williams

Waxahachie

Summary

Dedicated Patient Care Assistant with proven expertise in vital signs documentation and exceptional emotional support, honed at Leading Home Health Care. Excelled in providing compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining rigorous infection control standards. Skilled in fostering patient relationships and adept in medical terminology, contributing to superior patient outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Direct Care Service
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
  • Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
  • Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
  • Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changes in schedules or assigned duties while maintaining professionalism.
  • Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Patient Care Assistant

Leading Home Health Care
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
  • Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
  • Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
  • Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changes in schedules or assigned duties while maintaining professionalism.
  • Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
  • Educated patients on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills for long-term wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Patient Care Assistant

Direct Care Services
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
  • Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
  • Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
  • Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changes in schedules or assigned duties while maintaining professionalism.
  • Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
  • Educated patients on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills for long-term wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Peabody High School
Alexandria, LA
05.1998

Skills

  • Vital signs documentation
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Emotional support
  • Medical terminology
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Documentation
  • Safety protocols
  • Feeding assistance
  • Goal setting
  • Organizational skills
  • Compassionate care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Mobility assistance
  • Relationship building
  • Behavioral management
  • Infection control
  • Infection prevention
  • Patient services
  • Patient positioning
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Wound care
  • Infection control standards
  • Patient observation
  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Patient assistance

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

Direct Care Service
07.2024 - 11.2024

Patient Care Assistant

Leading Home Health Care
02.2022 - 10.2022

Patient Care Assistant

Direct Care Services
01.2017 - 08.2020

Diploma - General Studies

Peabody High School

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