Deshunda Goldsby
Houston
Summary
Dedicated PCA, HHA, and Nursing Assistant with extensive experience, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient mobility assistance. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans while maintaining calm under pressure. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and teamwork, ensuring high-quality care and satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
NA
Penn State Rehabilitation Center
Hershey
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
- Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub, and shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care.
- Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves, and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
- Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment and participating in the mobility program.
- Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient.
- Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.
PCA
Private Duty
Harrisburg
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
HHA
Its Your Homecare
Harrisburg
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Must maintain annual competency evaluation scores, as determined by regulatory requirements.
- Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization's standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
- Proven ability to facilitate change.
- Communicates appropriately with the interdisciplinary home care team in a timely manner, reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate professional staff.
- Provides safe and direct personal care to patients in the home setting under the direct supervision of the appropriate professional.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
PCA
Cool Waters
Harrisburg
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
PCA
Wildflower Place
Temple
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Personal care assistance
- Medication reminders
- Companionship
- Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors
- Provide non-medical support, including personal home care, and homemaking services
HHA
Global Homehealth
Harrisburg
04.2004 - 06.2012
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Accompanied clients on errands outside the home.
PCA
The Woods At Cedar Run
Camp Hill
12.2001 - 03.2004
Education
Med Tech -
Kaplan
Harrisburg, PA04-2006
GED -
C H Yoe High School
Cameron, TX06-1994
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Nutritional support
- Wound care
- Patient transportation
- Health documentation
- Housekeeping support
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Behavioral monitoring
- Client engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality assurance
- Social perceptiveness
- Active listening
- Recordkeeping
- Organizational skills
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Family Sunflower Award- Penn State Rehabilitation Center
Timeline
NA
Penn State Rehabilitation Center
12.2023 - 03.2025
PCA
Private Duty
01.2020 - 12.2024
HHA
Its Your Homecare
07.2014 - 01.2020
PCA
Cool Waters
06.2013 - 07.2014
PCA
Wildflower Place
06.2012 - 06.2013
HHA
Global Homehealth
04.2004 - 06.2012
PCA
The Woods At Cedar Run
12.2001 - 03.2004
Med Tech -
Kaplan
GED -
C H Yoe High School
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