Proven Certified Home Hospice Aide with a track record of delivering compassionate care and emotional support, honed at Enhabit Home Health. Expert in palliative care expertise and vital signs monitoring, I've significantly enhanced patient comfort and family communication. Demonstrated ability to adapt to diverse patient needs while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
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Charlene Jones
Mineola ,TX
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Enhabit Home Health
Certified Home Hospice Aide
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly, ensuring timely intervention.
- Provided emotional support to family members during bereavement process, offering resources for grief counseling services when needed.
- Maintained clean living environments for patients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and trash removal.
- Documented patient observations accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Demonstrated professionalism and adherence to ethical guidelines while working closely with terminally ill patients, advocating for their best interests at all times.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in their final stages of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary hospice team members to ensure comprehensive care for patients and support for families.
- Promoted safety by using proper body mechanics during transfers or repositioning of bed-bound patients under the guidance of a physical therapist.
- Coordinated with external service providers such as home health agencies or durable medical equipment suppliers, ensuring seamless delivery of additional patient support resources.
- Identified potential fall risks within the home environment and recommended modifications accordingly, reducing the likelihood of injury among ambulatory patients.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary needs while accommodating personal preferences or cultural practices.
- Contributed valuable insights during staff meetings by sharing experiences from direct patient care encounters, leading to improvements in service delivery quality.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions related to palliative care best practices, enhancing my skills as a Certified Home Hospice Aide.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, promoting dignity and independence.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between hospice team members and family caregivers through regular updates on patient progress or concerns.
- Educated patients on end-of-life care decisions, empowering them to make informed choices regarding their own treatment plans.
- Assisted patients in maintaining their personal hygiene by providing bed baths, oral care, and peri-care as needed.
- Provided companionship to patients through engaging conversations or recreational activities based on individual preferences, alleviating feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Caring Heart Hospice
Certified Home Hospice Aide
02.2019 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly, ensuring timely intervention.
- Provided emotional support to family members during bereavement process, offering resources for grief counseling services when needed.
- Maintained clean living environments for patients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and trash removal.
- Documented patient observations accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Demonstrated professionalism and adherence to ethical guidelines while working closely with terminally ill patients, advocating for their best interests at all times.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in their final stages of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary hospice team members to ensure comprehensive care for patients and support for families.
- Promoted safety by using proper body mechanics during transfers or repositioning of bed-bound patients under the guidance of a physical therapist.
- Coordinated with external service providers such as home health agencies or durable medical equipment suppliers, ensuring seamless delivery of additional patient support resources.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions related to palliative care best practices, enhancing my skills as a Certified Home Hospice Aide.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, promoting dignity and independence.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between hospice team members and family caregivers through regular updates on patient progress or concerns.
- Educated patients on end-of-life care decisions, empowering them to make informed choices regarding their own treatment plans.
- Assisted patients in maintaining their personal hygiene by providing bed baths, oral care, and peri-care as needed.
- Provided companionship to patients through engaging conversations or recreational activities based on individual preferences, alleviating feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Contributed valuable insights during staff meetings by sharing experiences from direct patient care encounters, leading to improvements in service delivery quality.
- Identified potential fall risks within the home environment and recommended modifications accordingly, reducing the likelihood of injury among ambulatory patients.
Caraday of Mineola
Cna
08.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Progressive Learning Center Hawkins, TX
Certified Nurse Aide from Nursing Assistance
04.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Professional boundaries
- Emotional Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Family Communication
- Palliative care expertise
- Care plan implementation
- Hygiene maintenance
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Adaptable approach
- End-of-life support
- Dressing assistance
- Heavy Lifting
- Written and verbal communication
- Catheter Care
- Relationship Building
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- End of life care
- Family Support
- Palliative Care
- Bed transfers
- Infectious disease protocols
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Elder Care
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient Care
- Reliability
- Bathing Support
- Excellent Communication
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Dementia Care
- Daily Charting
- Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Self Motivation
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
Timeline
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Enhabit Home Health
10.2022 - Current
Certified Home Hospice Aide
Caring Heart Hospice
02.2019 - 09.2022
Cna
Caraday of Mineola
08.2017 - 01.2019
Progressive Learning Center
Certified Nurse Aide from Nursing Assistance
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