Derron Broxton
Clifton Heights,PA
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering several 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Heath Aid
Moravia Health
1500 Walnut St # 1900, Philadelphia, PA 19102
08.2017 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Cook Shift Leader
Rivers Casino
Philadelphia
06.2015 - 06.2023
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers..
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced restaurant restaurant environment servicing 300 customers daily.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Bartram High
2401 S 67th St, Philadelphia, PA 1914206.1993
Skills
- Mobility support
- Infection control
- Housekeeping tasks
- Medication administration
- Personal hygiene support
- Medical appointment coordination
- Effective communication
- Patient assistance
- Compassionate care
- Fall prevention
- Nutrition monitoring
- Client confidentiality
- Meal preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Care Plan Management
- Housekeeping
- Daily Living Assistance
- Heavy Lifting
- Supportive Companionship
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Case Management
- Patient Assessments
- Disability Support
- Personal Care Aide
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Dialysis Treatment
- Patient Records Administration
- Records Management
- Patient Relationship Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Blood Sample Collection
- Condition Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Specimen Handling
- Infection Control Standards
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Aseptic Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Blood Chemistry Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Infection Control Protocols
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Home Dialysis Support
- Fluid Management
- Vascular Access Management
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Punctual and Dependable
- Equipment Calibration
Timeline
Home Heath Aid
Moravia Health
08.2017 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Rivers Casino
06.2015 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
John Bartram High