Dorothy Jones
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience at CDASS Public Partnership, adept in patient care and home safety assessments. Excelled in creating personalized care plans and improving patient well-being through meticulous attention to hygiene and mobility support. Demonstrated strong collaboration with healthcare teams and a commitment to enhancing patient quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
CDASS \Public Partnership
09.2011 - 10.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richards Vocational High School
Chicago, IL06-1996
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Client documentation
- Patient transportation
- Home safety assessments
- Wound care
- Care plan assessment
- Patient transport
- Medication organization
- Schedule management
- Bedside care
- Infection control
- Patient lifting techniques
Timeline
Home Health Aide
CDASS \Public Partnership
09.2011 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Richards Vocational High School
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