Destiny Taylor
Fresno,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with a variety of clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Frances Huck
Fresno , CA
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- assisted in room searches for items patients were not supposed to have or items that were presumed lost
Home Health Aide
Auspice Home Care Solutions
Fresno , CA
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
Lifeguard
Island Waterpark
Fresno , CA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Learn For Life charter school
Fresno, CA06-2022
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Care plan assessment
- Medication Administration
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Schedule Management
- Client safety and first aid
- Toileting assistance
- Case management experience
- Interpersonal Communication
- Compassionate client care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
Certification
- first aid cpr certification
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Frances Huck
11.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Auspice Home Care Solutions
03.2020 - 01.2021
Lifeguard
Island Waterpark
05.2018 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Learn For Life charter school
- first aid cpr certification
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