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Charlene Jones

107 Bowdoin ST Apt.4 Mineola

Summary

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 and vital signs monitoring, I've significantly enhanced patient comfort and family communication skills . Demonstrated ability to adapt to diverse patient needs while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Home Hospice Aide

Enhabit Home Health
10.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Documented patient observations accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records, maintaining confidentiality standards.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care, promoting dignity and independence for both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted patients in maintaining their personal hygiene by providing bed baths, oral care, and peri-care as needed.
  • 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.
  • Promoted safety by using proper body mechanics during transfers or repositioning of bed-bound patients, to provide comfort and promote better body alignment, under the guidance of a physical therapist.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and adherence to ethical guidelines while working closely with terminally ill patients, advocating for their best interests at all times.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions related to palliative care best practices, enhancing my skills as a Certified Home Hospice Aide.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary needs while accommodating personal preferences or cultural practices.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Maintained clean living environments for patients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and trash removal.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary hospice team members to ensure comprehensive care for patients and support for families.
  • 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.
  • Contributed valuable insights during staff meetings by sharing experiences from direct patient care encounters, leading to improvements in service delivery quality.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between hospice team members and family caregivers through regular updates on patient progress or concerns.
  • Provided companionship to patients through engaging conversations or recreational activities based on individual preferences, alleviating feelings of loneliness and isolation.
  • Educated patients on end-of-life care decisions, empowering them to make informed choices regarding their own treatment plans.
  • 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.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in their final stages of life.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during bereavement process, offering resources for grief counseling services when needed.

Certified Home Hospice Aide

Caring Heart Hospice
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • 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.

CNA

Caraday of Mineola
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • 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

Certified Nurse Aide: Nursing Assistance

Progressive Learning Center
Hawkins, TX
04.2009

High School Diploma -

Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Dressing
  • ADL Assistance
  • Charting Software
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Terminology
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Professional boundaries
  • Compassionate Care

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

Certified Nurse Aide: Nursing Assistance

Progressive Learning Center

High School Diploma -

Bakersfield High School

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