Correta Grant
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Excellent Care Home Health Services
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Nursing Assistant
CORNWALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
03.2009 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide medication as prescribed by doctors.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muschette High School
Trelawny Jamaica06.2001
Skills
- Basic Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Incident Reporting
- Time Management
- Flexible Schedule and Availability
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping
- Daily Living Assistance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Direct Patient Care
- Elderly Care
- First Aid and Safety
- End of Life Care
- Problem-Solving
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Heavy Lifting
- Emotional Support
- Housekeeping tasks
Reading and Playing Dominoes
I always try to stay current with information so i read print new daily to understand what is happening in the world. I also enjoy playing Dominoes during free time
Timeline
Caregiver
Excellent Care Home Health Services
10.2022 - 12.2023
Nursing Assistant
CORNWALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
03.2009 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Muschette High School
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