Francise Dukes
Summary
Compassionate professional with background caring for clients in-home settings. Delivered quality services by assisting individuals with various daily personal care tasks. Focused on providing companionship to keep clients socially engaged. Friendly and professional when communicating with clients and family members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Aide
A & V Homecare Services, Inc.
Oak Forest
01.2017 - Current
- Facilitated personal hygiene tasks including tooth brushing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring clients' comfort and dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean and well-stocked home environment, managed laundry, ran errands, and performed weekly grocery shopping to support client needs.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks that adhered to strict dietary guidelines.
- Created nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet the dietary needs of the patients.
- Applied knowledge of mobility assistance to safely guide patients through various spaces, enhancing their independence and safety.
Personal Care Assistant
Department of rehabilitation services
Chicago
04.2014 - Current
- Identified specific needs and provided the highest level of care for the patient's well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being, documenting significant changes for timely interventions.
- Assessed patient needs and delivered comprehensive care to enhance well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Coordinated medication administration and managed all doctor's appointments to support clients' health maintenance.
- Ran errands for customers, including grocery shopping and other essentials.
- Ensured cleanliness of living spaces by routinely handling laundry, dusting, washing dishes, and vacuuming.
- Planned activities to encourage movement when time allowed.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients and family members through effective communication and support.
- Supported rehabilitation services by providing companionship and emotional support.
- Observed and reported any changes in clients' physical or emotional conditions.
Public Safety Officer
Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center
Chicago
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Patrolled premises regularly to maintain safety for employees and visitors.
- Reported issues to supervisors promptly to facilitate quick resolution.
- Monitored premises to safeguard patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively via radio transmissions with other officers while patrolling assigned area.
- Communicated with supervisors about any issues that arose while on duty.
Education
Medical Assistance - Nursing
Bir Training Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
Collin’s Academy High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Patient care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Care plan development
- First aid certification
- Meal preparation
- Patient communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Audience engagement
Accomplishments
CPI certified Access living personal assistance training course
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
Home Aide
A & V Homecare Services, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Department of rehabilitation services
04.2014 - Current
Medical Assistance - Nursing
Bir Training Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
Collin’s Academy High School