Dora Ball
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
C & S Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
08.2015 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
CNA
Kindred Hospital Medical Center
05.1999 - 07.2008
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.6
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
MB Smiley High School
Houston, TX05.1983
Skills
- Documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Assistance
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Housekeeping
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Caregiver
C & S Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
08.2015 - Current
CNA
Kindred Hospital Medical Center
05.1999 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
MB Smiley High School
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