Degra Collins
Texarkana
Summary
Dedicated Home Care Provider with experience at Cornerstone Home Health Care, skilled in compassionate caregiving and patient care. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support, while ensuring safety and comfort. Proficient in meal preparation and home safety assessments, fostering independence and well-being for clients.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with background in providing personalized and compassionate care. Proven track record of assisting clients with daily living activities and fostering comfortable and safe environment. Demonstrated reliability and empathy through strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Cornerstone Home Health Care
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Medication Technician
Brookdale Texarkana
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
Security Officer
Performance Proppants
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Student Phlebotomist
South-West Medical Academy
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Promoted teamwork within the healthcare team through proactive communication about patient needs or concerns related to phlebotomy services.
- Ensured accurate results by strictly adhering to established protocols for specimen collection, handling, and labeling.
- Enhanced patient comfort by utilizing proper phlebotomy techniques and maintaining a calm demeanor during blood draws.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences.
Home Care Provider
Hopewell Home Health
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Education
Texas Senior High School
Texarkana, TX05-1985
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Progress documentation
- Medical appointment coordination
- Infection control
- Home safety assessments
- Patient transportation
Languages
English
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Cornerstone Home Health Care
03.2025 - Current
Medication Technician
Brookdale Texarkana
05.2023 - 04.2025
Security Officer
Performance Proppants
11.2021 - 02.2022
Student Phlebotomist
South-West Medical Academy
07.2021 - 08.2021
Home Care Provider
Hopewell Home Health
06.2017 - 07.2020
Texas Senior High School
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