Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HHA
Friends For Life Home Care Agency
09.2021 - Current
Trained new HHA staff members on best practices for patient care delivery and documentation procedures.
Provided transportation and appointments management.
Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Managed accurate medical records for each patient, maintaining confidentiality while providing essential information for healthcare providers.
Boosted patient morale with a positive attitude, effective communication, and active listening skills to address concerns and validate emotions.
Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with physical therapy exercises and mobility support.
Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
Assisted with end-of-life care.
Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Administered medications accurately and on time, ensuring optimal treatment effectiveness.
Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' conditions at home and responding quickly to potential issues.
Supported clients with cognitive impairments through engaging mental exercises designed to maintain brain health and function.
Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Education
GED -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
GA
02.2024
No Degree - Diploma in Nurse Aide Studies
Computer World
05.2018
Skills
Records Management
Care Plan Management
Heartsaver CPR AED
Errands Running
Communication abilities
Progress Monitoring
Progress Documentation
Dressing and grooming
Care Plan Adherence
Medication Administration
Diabetic Health Management
Data Entry
Daily Charting
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Emotional Support
Meal Preparation
Toileting support
Medical Charting
Special Needs Care
Laundry services
Housekeeping
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Client documentation
Interpersonal Communication
Recreational Activities
Vital signs monitoring
Elder Care
Dressing assistance
Administering Medications
Bathing Support
Bathing Assistance
Compassionate Caregiving
Home Care Aide (HCA)
Wound Care
Light Housekeeping
Medical Terminology
Housekeeping tasks
Dementia Care
Patient Care
Home Health Aide
[Language] Fluency
Feeding Assistance
Timeline
HHA
Friends For Life Home Care Agency
09.2021 - Current
GED -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
No Degree - Diploma in Nurse Aide Studies
Computer World
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