Patricia Harer
Walla Walla
Summary
Compassionate and caring employee dedicated to making a positive impact. Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with individuals of diverse needs and abilities. High proficiency in utilizing various computer applications and software. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and pursued additional training as a certified nursing assistant. Seeking further education in Psychology. Experienced in providing client support, fostering positive relationships, and efficiently resolving issues. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure client satisfaction. Known for adaptability and teamwork, consistently driving successful outcomes in fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
New Horizons In-Home Care
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
- Promoted client independence by encouraging participation in self-care tasks and engaging in stimulating conversations.
Medication Aide/PCA
Prestige Care
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications
- Follow written and verbal communication on how to manage medications
- Observe patients and document changes in their behavior and condition
- Uphold strict safety and privacy standards for patients
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and pharmacists, ensuring accuracy in both prescription orders and dosage instructions.
Home Healthcare Provider
Family Resource Homecare
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Provides emotional and social support to patients
- Monitors and records patient information
- Light housekeeping duties such as cooking, laundry and dishes
- Assists with medical tasks such as administering medication and checking vital signs
- Assists with personal care like bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
- Accompanies patients to medical appointments
- Completes and assists with other errands
Certified Nursing Assistant – Resident Activities
Columbia County Health Systems
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Planned and implemented a monthly activity schedule for mental stimulation of elderly memory care residents
- Exercised daily time management ensuring punctuality of scheduled activities
- Charted daily which helped to maintain records on each individual and recorded residents’ daily progress
- Modified activities comparable to residents’ abilities and safety needs
- Worked individually with patients, including those with cognitive impairments, to provide a positive atmosphere by reading, comforting conversations and providing to their daily intellectual needs
- Assisted with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) by serving meals and feeding patients as needed, offering fresh water and snacks, helping patients ambulate, and turning, positioning, and transferring patients
- Accompanied patients to offsite medical appointments, shopping, events, restaurants
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01.2009
Skills
- Customer support
- Customer focus
- Service recommendations
- HIPAA compliance
- Follow-up skills
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
New Horizons In-Home Care
11.2024 - Current
Medication Aide/PCA
Prestige Care
08.2023 - 11.2024
Home Healthcare Provider
Family Resource Homecare
10.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant – Resident Activities
Columbia County Health Systems
08.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
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