Deitra Andersdon
Houston,TX
Summary
With a compassionate approach and expertise in personal hygiene assistance, I excelled at Capstone Home Care by enhancing patient well-being and independence. My dedication to providing emotional support and skilled care, including vital signs monitoring, has fostered significant improvements in patients' lives, making me a trusted caregiver in the healthcare community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Capstone Home Care
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Elderly Caregiver
Sagora Senior Living
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Home Health Aide
You're First
12.2016 - 04.2021
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Private Nanny
Zeta Lewis
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
Medication Aide
Autumn Leaves Memory Care
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assitance
The College of Health Care Professions
TX04-2025
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Alzheimer's support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Recording vital signs
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Empathy and patience
- Wound care
- CPR training
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- First Aid Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Sagora Senior Living
04.2022 - 10.2024
Senior Caregiver
Capstone Home Care
09.2021 - Current
Private Nanny
Zeta Lewis
05.2018 - 03.2020
Home Health Aide
You're First
12.2016 - 04.2021
Medication Aide
Autumn Leaves Memory Care
05.2016 - 02.2018
Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
03.2014 - 01.2016
No Degree - Medical Assitance
The College of Health Care Professions
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