Dilia Cook
Woodruff,SC
Summary
Compassionate Home Care Aide at First Light Home Care, skilled in patient care and interpersonal communication. Developed personalized care plans, enhancing client wellbeing and family satisfaction. Proficient in meal preparation and chronic disease management, fostering trust and rapport while ensuring safety and comfort for clients.
Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Aide
First Light Home Care
07.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Administered medications and monitored client health to ensure safety and comfort.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to build trust and rapport with clients and families.
- Coordinated transportation and scheduled appointments to enhance client quality of life.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Increased family satisfaction by maintaining open communication about patient progress and needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
School Prado
Barranquilla/ColombiaAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Education
University Latinoamericana La Cuc
Barranquilla Colombia07-2001
Skills
- Patient transportation
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- [State] Driver's license
- Patient transport
- Light housekeeping
- Interpersonal communication
- Behavioral support
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Home Care Aide
First Light Home Care
07.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
School Prado
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
University Latinoamericana La Cuc