Jamarah Barrett
Huntingdon Valley,PA
Summary
Seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience at Brightview Senior Living, excelling in patient care and support. Demonstrated expertise in nutrition management and compassionate care, enhancing patient quality of life. Proven track record in implementing effective care plans and improving patient well-being. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient safety, reflecting advanced housekeeping skills and patient awareness. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Brightviewseniorliving
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
Medical Technician
Brightview senior living
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Recorded test or medical data for reports using narratives, charts or graphs.
- Ensured that all laboratory documentation was accurate and up-to-date at all times.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Private Personal Assistant
Senior helpers
Baltimore, MD
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on errands or outings.
- Attended continuing education classes to stay current with best practices in the field of private caregiving.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Towne CHS
Philadelphia, PA06-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PASkills
- Housekeeping
- Activities of daily living support
- Patient awareness
- Compassionate patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient lifting techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Nutrition management
- Medication administration
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Brightviewseniorliving
08.2023 - Current
Medical Technician
Brightview senior living
08.2023 - Current
Private Personal Assistant
Senior helpers
10.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Franklin Towne CHS
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Morgan State University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
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