Desinay Patten
Akron,OH
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homecare Aide
At Home Personal Care
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Health Care Assistant
Addus Healthcare Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Retail Sales Associate
Burlington
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Elim Outreach Training Center
1820 Ridge Rd, Homewood IL, 6043011.2019
High School Diploma -
Carra Academy High School
17504 E Carriagway Dr, Hazel Crest, IL 6042903.2018
Skills
- Household Chores
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Report Observations
- Massage Problem Areas
- Household Management
- Healthcare Education
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Client Care
- Transporting Clients
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- [Dialysis Tech ] Training - [3 years ]
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Homecare Aide
At Home Personal Care
01.2022 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Burlington
02.2020 - 08.2020
Health Care Assistant
Addus Healthcare Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2022
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Elim Outreach Training Center
High School Diploma -
Carra Academy High School