Jennita Hunter
Rialto,CA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Giver
In Home Care Services
Rialto , CA
2023.11 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Medical Assistant
Family Practice
Corona , CA
2021.06 - 2023.06
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
American Career College
Ontario, CA2021-10
High School Diploma -
Compton High School
Compton, CA2005-06
Vocational Nursing - LVN
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CASkills
- Cpr / Bls Certified
- Medical Records Management
- Elderly Care
- Supportive Companionship
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Medical record-keeping
- learn quickly on the job
- excellent customer service skills
- compassionate client care
- reliable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Giver
In Home Care Services
2023.11 - Current
Medical Assistant
Family Practice
2021.06 - 2023.06
Certificate - Medical Assisting
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Compton High School
Vocational Nursing - LVN
Chaffey College
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