Delaiah Scott
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Dedicated PCA with extensive experience at 7 Sisters Homecare, excelling in providing compassionate care and emotional support. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient wellbeing through effective behavioral management and personal hygiene assistance. Skilled in fostering independence in patients, with a proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate from patient families for exceptional care and support.
I have an overall 15 years of caregiving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
7 Sisters Homecare
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
PCA
Right At Home Northwest Washington
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
PCA
Regency on Whidbey
04.2010 - 07.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Science of Psychology
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2023
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- End-of-life care
- Continuing education
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Transfer techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Seizure precautions
- Daily living assistance
- Safety awareness
- Medication reminders
- Patient documentation
- Mobility support
- Client advocacy
- Family support
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Physical therapy assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Feeding assistance
- Patient observation
- CPR certification
- Mobility assistance
- Adaptable
- ADL support
- Patient positioning
- Infection control standards
- Infection prevention
- Healthy meal preparation
- Qualified in patient transport
- Professional bedside manner
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Hospice and palliative care
- Medical equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Acute care
- Safety protocols
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Bed preparation
- Patient assistance
- Basic nursing care
- Vitals documentation
- Patient hygiene management
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Restocking supplies
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Calm under stress
- Time management
- Care monitoring
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Patient-focused care
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Patient care
- Attention to detail
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Patient safety management
- Patient relationship building
- Heavy lifting
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Companionship and emotional support
- Behavior redirection
- Recording vital signs
- Family communication
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
PCA
7 Sisters Homecare
12.2022 - Current
PCA
Right At Home Northwest Washington
09.2016 - 12.2022
PCA
Regency on Whidbey
04.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Science of Psychology
Columbia Southern University
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