Jessica Helms
laurelville
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Attendant at OhioHealth, skilled in compassionate care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient recovery through personalized support and effective communication, fostering trust and satisfaction. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and improving quality of life, while actively participating in interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Attendant
OhioHealth
10.2020 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing attentive care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration through active participation in team meetings and case conferences focused on improving patient care delivery methods.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels by promptly responding to call lights or requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Assisted nurses with routine medical procedures, reducing wait times and improving overall efficiency.
- Documented daily patient progress in an accurate and timely manner, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients through regular room cleaning and sanitization.
- Facilitated patient mobility by using proper body mechanics during transfers, reducing the risk of injury for both the attendant and the patient.
Home Health Aide
Helping Hands
01.2013 - 04.2017
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Franklin University
Columbus, OH12-2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Franklin University
Columbus, OH09-2022
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
Circleville, OH06-2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Transfer techniques
- Medical terminology
- Healthcare ethics
- Behavioral management
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Continuing education
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Basic Life Support through effectively helping with Intensive Care Unit.
- Collaborated with team of nursing staff in the development of safe patient handling complience.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Attendant
OhioHealth
10.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Helping Hands
01.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Franklin University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Franklin University
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
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