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Ingrid Rickett

Gardena,California

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience in providing compassionate care to disabled clients, fostering independence and well-being. Excelled in medication administration and behavioral management, achieving significant improvements in patient health and autonomy. Trained new staff, ensuring high-quality care. Proven track record in care plan management, highlighted by a successful self-employment history. Caring nurse assistance dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Self-employeed
11.2000 - 03.2024
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Economics

Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA
12.2024

Skills

  • Behavioral Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Medication organization
  • Patient transportation
  • Progress Documentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Care Plan Management

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Self-employeed
11.2000 - 03.2024

Associate of Arts - Business Economics

Los Angeles Southwest College
Ingrid Rickett