Dawn Gregory
Spokanevalley,Washington
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. Compassionate caregiver offers 6 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 6 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. HCA health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Caring [Job Title] dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Dedicated [Job Title] brings [Number]-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aid
All Ways Caring Homecare
Spokane Valley, WA
07.2018 - Current
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Utilized adaptive equipment as needed to assist patients in completing daily tasks safely and effectively.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Responded promptly during emergency situations following established protocols that ultimately kept the clients safe from harm.
- Improved overall patient health through the implementation of proper nutrition plans and meal preparation assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Managed medication schedules for patients, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Increased family satisfaction by maintaining open communication about patient progress and needs.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Coordinated with medical professionals during home visits ensuring seamless continuation of prescribed care plans.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Promoted mental stimulation by engaging patients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Conducted routine health monitoring, including vital signs and symptom tracking, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to efficient care coordination among healthcare team members.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School, Phelan,ca,us
San Bernardino, CA06.1994
Skills
- IV Medication
- Housekeeping
- Progress Monitoring
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- First aid and safety
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Appointment Scheduling
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Healthcare Education
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- Special Needs Care
- Records Management
- Behavior redirection
- [State] Driver's License
- Data Entry
- Physical therapy support
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Home Health Aide
- Patient transportation
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Documentation
- Daily Charting
- Documentation And Reporting
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- HCA - Home Care Aide
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Home Care Aid
All Ways Caring Homecare
07.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School, Phelan,ca,us