Entrihna Alfred
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Worker with proven expertise at Life Unlimited, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Skilled in fostering trust and emotional support, while effectively monitoring vital signs and enhancing client wellbeing. Recognized for strong relationship-building abilities and a commitment to improving quality of life through personalized care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Life Unlimited
Kansas City, MO
02.2015 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient health status, promptly reporting any changes
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
High School Diploma - All Basic
Pics High School
PNI1988
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- CPR certified
- First aid and safety
- Nutrition monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Client safety and first aid
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
- Transportation
- Recreational activities
- Direct patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient education
- Health and safety requirements
- ADL support
- Multitasking and organization
- Active listening
- First aid and CPR
- Fast learner
- Meal planning and preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Cooking meals
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Life Unlimited
02.2015 - 03.2023
High School Diploma - All Basic
Pics High School