Halimatou Issaka
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associates
UPMC Pinnacle
Harrisburg, PA
10.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for the patient by ensuring that all medical equipment is functioning properly and securely stored when not in use.
- Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs.
- Accompanied ambulatory patients to appointments or other activities within the hospital setting as needed.
- Transported patients via wheelchair or strher to various locations throughout the facility as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to inquiries from both staff members and families of patients.
- Took vital signs accurately using automated devices whenever possible.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with basic wound care by preparing slings, stockings and bandages.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Caregiver
Loving home care
Colchester, Vermont
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lycée Kouara
Niger,NI07-2015
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Recreational Activities
- Dementia Care
- Patient Safety
- Toileting Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Client documentation
- Patient Care
- Verbal and written communication
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Patient Care Associates
UPMC Pinnacle
10.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Loving home care
06.2016 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Lycée Kouara