Candia Lobban
Bensalem,PA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Technician/ Person Care/Home Health Aide
Wesley Enhanced Living
Upper Moreland, PA
06.2024 - Current
- As a Home Health Aide with over 13 years of experience in addition to serving as a Medication Technician/Personal Care (Med Tech/PC) for 7 months, I excel in delivering comprehensive daily living and personal care services to a wide array of clients, including those who are critically ill, disabled, elderly, or cognitively impaired. My approach is to follow the care plans that prioritize safety and well-being, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met with the utmost patience and professionalism. My physical resilience, coupled with a robust capacity for empathy and effective communication, enables me to support clients in a manner that upholds their dignity and fosters a safe and nurturing environment.In my role as a dedicated Medication Technician/PC and Home Health Aide, I leverage my advanced skills in professional communication and organizational excellence. I am adept at preparing and administering medication in strict accordance with medical directives provided by physicians or under the guidance of registered nurses, ensuring accuracy in dosage and administration times. My proficiency extends to clerical duties, project support, schedule coordination, and exemplary customer service, underpinned by an ability to rapidly assimilate new information, think critically in solving challenges, and manage competing priorities efficiently.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Educated patients on medication purposes, dosages, and potential side effects.
- Completed continuing education to stay updated on medication administration practices.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Verified patient information and documented medication administration accurately in patient charts.
- Prepared and administered oral, topical, and injectable medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Provided support and assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities.
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Health Care
, PA
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Good communication and listening skills
- Assist with client activity in daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Safe client transfers with gait belt, walker, Hoyer lift, and wheelchair
- Ability to work in different settings with patients, family, and other care provider
- Documentation and record-keeping skills
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Monitoring clients, vital signs and reporting any changes to supervisors
- Assisted client with medication according to prescribed schedule
- Reviewed and followed specific care plans for clients and reported completed tasks to
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
, PA
07.2015 - 04.2024
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Guided patients through safely accessible motions and exercises to support health and mobility
Home Health Aide
Family Private Care Inc
, FL
05.2006 - 06.2015
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Education
Associate of Science -
North Hampton Community College
Pennsylvania 06-2026
High School Diploma -
Plantation High
Florida Skills
- Assist with preparing and administering medication
- Patient transportation
- Client documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient lifting techniques
- Personal care services
- Mobility support
- Feeding Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Recording vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation and reporting
Timeline
Medication Technician/ Person Care/Home Health Aide
Wesley Enhanced Living
06.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Health Care
07.2020 - 10.2024
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
07.2015 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Family Private Care Inc
05.2006 - 06.2015
Associate of Science -
North Hampton Community College
High School Diploma -
Plantation High