Issabella Hokanson
Chehalis,WA
Summary
Compassionate Home Care Aide with experience at Christian Community Services, skilled in patient health assessments and documentation. Proven ability to foster emotional wellbeing and independence in clients, enhancing their quality of life. Strong interpersonal communication and dedication to client safety ensure exceptional care and satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
Christian Community Services
Chehalis, WA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Conducted routine health monitoring, including vital signs and symptom tracking, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized home care services.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Increased family satisfaction by maintaining open communication about patient progress and needs.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Responded promptly during emergency situations following established protocols that ultimately kept the clients safe from harm.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- 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.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
E-Learning Student Worker
Centralia College
Centralia, WA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Contributed to a positive campus atmosphere through exceptional customer service, assisting students and faculty with inquiries and concerns.
- Managed front desk duties effectively, handling incoming calls and walk-in inquiries professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency by managing paperwork, filing systems, and maintaining databases.
- Upheld campus safety standards through regular participation in training sessions and serving as an informed resource for fellow student workers.
- Provided administrative support to ensure smooth office operations.
Education
Nursing Assistant Training Program - Nursing Assistant
Procare Academy of Washington
Olympia, WA11.2024
Associate In Arts - General Studies
Centralia College
Centralia, WA06.2024
Phlebotomy For Healthcare Providers - Phlebotomy
Centralia College
Chehalis, WA06.2024
Skills
- Phlebotomy experience via training program
- Client documentation
- Recording vital signs
- First aid and safety
- Progress documentation
- Care plan management
- Behavior redirection
- Behavioral management
- Care plan adherence
- Clinical quality program standards
- Patient care
- Client safety and first aid
- Compassionate client care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- State regulations
- Quality program protocols
- Patient advocacy
- Medical charting
- Interpersonal communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation
- Ambulation assistance
- Safety procedures
- Bedside care
- Infection control
- Patient lifting techniques
- Personal care services
- Home care aide (HCA)
- Documentation and reporting
- Elder care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient health assessments
- Progress monitoring
- Daily charting
- Decision-making
Certification
Certificate of Completion for a Nursing Assistant Training Program.
Certificate of Completion for Intro & Advanced Phlebotomy for Healthcare Providers.
Timeline
Home Care Aide
Christian Community Services
10.2024 - Current
E-Learning Student Worker
Centralia College
09.2022 - 06.2024
Nursing Assistant Training Program - Nursing Assistant
Procare Academy of Washington
Associate In Arts - General Studies
Centralia College
Phlebotomy For Healthcare Providers - Phlebotomy
Centralia College