James McClain
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Committed Home Health Aide offering over 7 years in the home healthcare field. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and motivated to assist patient(s) to reach their specified daily living goals as directed by patient's care physician. I am also dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support with the talent of cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Gaston Piedmont Home Care Inc
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Provided medication reminders for patients as directed by physician.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Family First Home Health Care LLC
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and their families, fostering strong relationships and promoting family involvement in the caregiving process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Home Health Aide
Interim Health Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Massage Therapy
Southeastern Institute - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2019
Associate of Arts - Applied Science
Art Institue
Charlotte, United States06.2013
Skills
- Client documentation
- Patient transportation
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- ADL support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Employee of the month by completing all task and performing to the best of my ability within my job title.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Gaston Piedmont Home Care Inc
03.2020 - 12.2023
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Family First Home Health Care LLC
05.2017 - 02.2020
Home Health Aide
Interim Health Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Arts - Massage Therapy
Southeastern Institute - Charlotte
Associate of Arts - Applied Science
Art Institue
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