Elora Elmer
Fresno
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Taker with expertise in individualized care plans, effective communication, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing client well-being through attentive service and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Taker
IHSS Public Authority
Fresno, California
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications according to care plans and client needs.
- Documented client health status and care activities for record-keeping.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare providers regarding client conditions.
- Supported clients in mobility and transportation to appointments or errands.
- Implemented hygiene routines to promote health and well-being of clients.
- Engaged clients in social activities to enhance emotional support and interaction.
- Collaborated with family members to address client care concerns and preferences.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the patient's room or area of residence.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care for each patient.
- Observed changes in patient behavior or physical condition and reported any issues immediately.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation or playing games with the patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated family members about how to provide appropriate care for their loved one.
- Executed dressing changes to ensure cleanliness and promote wound healing.
- Recorded detailed notes on patient condition and treatment plans.
- Ensured that all medical supplies were stocked appropriately at all times.
- Assisted with mobility issues including transferring patients from bed to wheelchair.
- Developed individualized care plans based on each patient's needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care for each individual patient.
- Monitored patient vital signs and administered medications according to physician's instructions.
- Attended regular team meetings to discuss updates on individual cases.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Transported clients to scheduled medical appointments, ensuring timely arrivals. and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
COsmeto
Kaying Beauty Salon
Clovis
01.2013 - 02.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Executed various hair treatments and styles for customers
- Directed team activities and ensured smooth workflow
- Administered payroll functions and maintained inventory records
Pharmacy Technician
Med Impact
Sandiego
2008 - 2008
- Processed medication orders accurately using pharmacy management software to ensure efficiency.
- Communicated medication usage and side effects clearly to patients for informed compliance.
- Supported prompt resolution of billing issues and processed insurance claims effectively.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on pharmacy procedures and protocols.
- Conducted training for new staff on pharmacy procedures and protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure patient care continuity.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
Education
Associate of Science -
UEI
Fresno, CA06-2008
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High
Clovis, CA06-2006
Skills
- Medication management
- Medication dispensing
- Vital sign monitoring
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient record management
- Care plan development
- Patient communication
Timeline
Patient Care Taker
IHSS Public Authority
01.2017 - Current
COsmeto
Kaying Beauty Salon
01.2013 - 02.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Med Impact
2008 - 2008
Associate of Science -
UEI
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High