Diamond Jones
Newark,NJ
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in patient care and support, including roles at PPL and Sodexo. Excelled in behavioral management and patient transportation, enhancing patient independence and safety. Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and home safety, with a proven track record of improving patient quality of life through dedicated assistance and efficient coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
PPL
05.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Patient Transporter
Sodexo
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities during shifts while maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
- Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Expedited patient discharge process by promptly responding to transport requests from nurses or physicians.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
Teachers Aid
Three Stages Childcare Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of a group of 20 children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Newark, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Housekeeping
- Bathing Assistance
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Documentation
- Patient transportation
- Home Safety Assessments
- Medication organization
- Behavioral Management
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Home Health Aide
PPL
05.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
Sodexo
06.2021 - 01.2022
Teachers Aid
Three Stages Childcare Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Central High School