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brenda whiters

Wichita,KS

Summary

Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.

Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust.

Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care.

Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.

Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Skils
Parsons, Kansas
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated personal hygiene tasks to maintain cleanliness and dignity.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
  • Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
  • Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.

Nursing Assistant

ResCare Residential Services
Fairfeild, OH
04.2001 - 04.2007
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.

Education

Medical Asstant - Medical Asstant

Wti
Wichita, KS
07-2025

Basic

Central High
Missouri
05-1993

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Record keeping
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Compassionate support
  • Chronic disease management
  • Recording vital signs
  • Ambulation techniques
  • Nutrition management
  • Mobility support
  • Infection control
  • Documentation
  • Client documentation
  • Patient advocacy
  • Dementia support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Catheter care assistance
  • Respiratory care
  • Care plan implementation
  • Patient transportation
  • Exercise program support
  • Community activities
  • First aid and safety

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Skils
04.2018 - 06.2022

Nursing Assistant

ResCare Residential Services
04.2001 - 04.2007

Medical Asstant - Medical Asstant

Wti

Basic

Central High
brenda whiters