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Joel Shahid

Fredericksburg

Summary

Dedicated PCA and HHA with experience at Gateway Healthcare, skilled in compassionate care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient independence through personalized care plans and effective training of new staff. Committed to maintaining hygiene and safety, ensuring optimal patient comfort and wellbeing while adhering to HIPAA compliance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA and HHA

Gateway Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
  • Monitored client health, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.

Education

Osbourn High School
Manassas, VA

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Meal preparation
  • Transfer techniques
  • Daily living assistance
  • Medication reminders
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Feeding assistance
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose monitoring

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

PCA and HHA

Gateway Healthcare
05.2022 - Current

Osbourn High School
Joel Shahid