Brittany Harrison

• Companionship & Transportation
• 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.
• Provided transportation and appointments management.
• Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Nutrition & Health Management
• Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
• Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

I cared for 7 bedbound patients everyday, Made sure that they were up dressed cleaned and read for breakfast by 9am.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.