Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CUST
Timeline
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FELICIA Howard

Summary

Well-trained-HHA PCA Care Giver with background in basic patient care and assistance. Knowledgeable about ambulation, hygiene and bedside needs. Diligent about monitoring patients and updating records.

Healthcare professional prepared for patient-centered roles in home healthcare. Known for delivering high-quality care and supporting patient independence. Recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in personal care, household management, and emotional support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HHA,PCA, Caregiver

Lifestyle Options
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with ambulation and range of motion exercises for patients with limited mobility.
  • Completed basic nursing care such as skin assessments with minimal oversight.
  • Tracked patients' input and output as part of successful nutritional approaches and effective care management.
  • Collected nursing histories to establish baseline health levels and peripheral information such as psychological needs and socio-economic background.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
  • Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.

Nurse Aide

Private Caregiving Services
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Private care for clients in home and drive to and from doctors visit.
  • Cooking meals provide company to encourage movement after stoke ROM
  • Toileting bath Ad Ls med reminder
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
  • Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
  • Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.

PCA Personal Care Assistant

Coventry living Center memory Care
03.2000 - 09.2008
  • Working with R residents to encourage every Day Activities.
  • Dressing residents or provide dental care weight Vitals.
  • Assis eating or feeding
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.

CNA in Training

Strogers Hospital
03.1999 - 10.2006
  • Adls with resident in the Am help dressing groom
  • Contributed to efficient team operations by consistently being punctual, organized, and prepared for each shift.
  • Provided constructive feedback during training sessions as part of ongoing professional development efforts within the team setting.
  • Fostered a positive and supportive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
  • Demonstrated professionalism through adherence to ethical guidelines, maintaining strict confidentiality concerning all sensitive patient information.
  • Strengthened communication between healthcare teams by effectively sharing information regarding patient progress and needs.
  • Applied infection control protocols to minimize the risk of cross-contamination among patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective listening skills and empathetic responses during interactions.
  • Collaborated closely with nursing staff to provide seamless continuity of care throughout each shift changeover period.

Education

High School Diploma - High School Diploma

Central High School
Detroit, MI
12.1993

Skills

  • Adls Provide quality care
  • Assist Meal planning
  • Infection control procedures Patient relationship building
  • Activity coordination Electronic charting
  • Mobility assistance Vital signs
  • Restock shelves Patient observation
  • Patient hygiene management First aid and CPR
  • Emotional support
  • Memory Care
  • Caregiving
  • Medication Administration
  • EMR Systems
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Home Care
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Meal Preparation
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Patient Care
  • Laundry
  • Medical Imaging
  • Nursing
  • Senior Care
  • Acute care
  • Primary care
  • Hospital experience
  • Medical office experience
  • Home health
  • Tube feeding
  • Vital signs
  • Laundry services
  • Bathing assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Errands running
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Toileting support
  • Transfer techniques
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient advocacy
  • Behavioral management
  • Transportation provision
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compassionate care
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient positioning

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification

CUST

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

HHA,PCA, Caregiver

Lifestyle Options
11.2024 - Current

Nurse Aide

Private Caregiving Services
02.2020 - 12.2023

PCA Personal Care Assistant

Coventry living Center memory Care
03.2000 - 09.2008

CNA in Training

Strogers Hospital
03.1999 - 10.2006

High School Diploma - High School Diploma

Central High School

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