Becca Burford
Hayesville,OH
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience. Skilled in patient care management and compassionate communication. Proven track record in developing personalized care plans and enhancing client well-being through effective health monitoring. Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Heart2Heart Care LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Provided daily living support
- Administered medication
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting to supervisors.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness of living spaces to ensure a safe environment for clients- reducing falls & accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, linen changes, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for home health care.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
STNA
Brethren Care Village
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and care provided.
- Monitored patient conditions, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate support and attentive service.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current in STNA best practices and industry trends.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
- Educated family members on proper home health care techniques, empowering them to be active participants in their loved one''s recovery process.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Skills
- Patient care management
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Senior care assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Daily living support
- Activity coordination
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- ADL support
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Heart2Heart Care LLC
04.2022 - Current
STNA
Brethren Care Village
04.2022 - Current
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