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Jeana Potts

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience with Seniors , skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Enhanced patient independence through personalized care plans and effective medication administration. Recognized for fostering emotional support and promoting well-being, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for clients and their loved ones. Committed to improving quality of life through attentive service love and compassion.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Senior 1 Care
10.2022 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.

Home Health Aide

Seasons Home Care
09.2018 - 03.2020

• Performed essential caregiving tasks, including meal prep, cleaning, and mobility aid for 3 group home residents.

• Collaborated with physical therapists to implement patient-specific treatment plans.

• Enhanced social engagement using group and individual games.

Home Health Aide

Private Care
03.2014 - 02.2018

• assistance during showering and all related personal care tasks.

• Optimized operational performance of oxygen equipment.

• Implemented efficient meal preparation with clients wants and needs. .

• Prioritized organization of kitchen spaces and closets to enhance efficiency.

• Managed medication schedules efficiently.

• Engaged in meaningful activities to enrich lives and promote happiness.

• transportation to hair salons and grocery stores

Home Health Aide

Community Home Health
03.2003 - 04.2008

• Provided full personal care support for individuals with special needs. , including wheelchair transfer assistance.

• medication reminders

• meal preparation

• light house keeping

• transportation

• assisted scheduling to optimize appointment services.

• Coordinated schedules for group home residents.

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • ADL support
  • Care plan
  • Medication administration

Certification

• First Aide

• CPR

Education

Legacy Alliance
Fort Wayne, IN

Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Senior 1 Care
10.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide

Seasons Home Care
09.2018 - 03.2020

Home Health Aide

Private Care
03.2014 - 02.2018

Home Health Aide

Community Home Health
03.2003 - 04.2008

Ivy Tech Community College

Legacy Alliance
Jeana Potts