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April Barron

Summary

Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

RC Hospice
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mountain Manor Nursing Facility
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.

Direct Support Professional

Oakmont Senior Living
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisting with personal care
  • Basic food preparation
  • General health care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal supervision
  • Emotional support
  • Health monitoring
  • Med pass

Caregiver

In Home Support Services
01.2010 - Current
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
  • Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
  • Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
  • Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
  • Train family members to provide bedside care.
  • Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.

Personal Care Attendant

04.2004 - 01.2010
  • Provided care for a client with Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Assisted the client with daily living activities such as bathing, changing briefs, meal preparation and housekeeping
  • Provided transportation to the client to doctors appointments and other outings
  • I also assisted the client with wound care and daily medication reminders.

Education

Certificate - Home Health Aide

Center Pointe
Sacramento, CA
2021

Certificate - CNA training

Center Pointe
Sacramento, CA
05.2019

GED -

Folsom Cordova Adult Education
Rancho Cordova, CA
1997

Skills

  • CPRFirst AidNursing Aide Skills - ExpertCare Plan ManagementPatient Transportation
  • First Aid
  • Nursing Aide Skills - Expert
  • Patient Transportation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Care Plan Assessment

Timeline

Home Health Aide

RC Hospice
03.2023 - 01.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mountain Manor Nursing Facility
03.2021 - 03.2023

Direct Support Professional

Oakmont Senior Living
08.2018 - 03.2020

Caregiver

In Home Support Services
01.2010 - Current

Personal Care Attendant

04.2004 - 01.2010

Certificate - Home Health Aide

Center Pointe

Certificate - CNA training

Center Pointe

GED -

Folsom Cordova Adult Education

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