Francilita Gray
Kayenta,AZ
Summary
Proven Direct Care Worker with a track record of enhancing patient well-being at Roots Home Health Care Inc. Skilled in medication administration and fostering psychological wellness, demonstrating reliability and a compassionate approach. Achieved significant improvements in client independence and quality of life through dedicated care and personalized support strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Roots Home Health Care Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided transportation services for patients'' appointments with healthcare providers or community-based events as needed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Direct Care Worker
Special Care at Home
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge within the direct care field through regular training sessions and workshops to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided transportation services for patients'' appointments with healthcare providers or community-based events as needed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Direct Care Worker
Giving Home Health Care
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Educated patients on self-care practices with the goal of increasing independence levels where appropriate.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided transportation services for patients'' appointments with healthcare providers or community-based events as needed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Direct Care Worker
Dine Bii Association for Disabled Citizens, Inc.
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge within the direct care field through regular training sessions and workshops to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
- Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School
Kayenta, AZ05.1995
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Meal Preparation
Languages
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Roots Home Health Care Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Special Care at Home
06.2019 - 11.2022
Direct Care Worker
Giving Home Health Care
03.2019 - 04.2019
Direct Care Worker
Dine Bii Association for Disabled Citizens, Inc.
04.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Monument Valley High School
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