Jolanda Lockhart
Arlington,Tx
Summary
Compassionate hospice aide skilled in direct patient care, therapeutic communication, and vital signs monitoring. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and dignity while providing emotional support during end-of-life care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Dept of Veterans Affairs
Dallas Tx
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living spaces to promote hygiene.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on caregiving techniques and available resources.
- Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure situations while delivering compassionate care.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Promoted a holistic approach to end-of-life care by incorporating various relaxation techniques such as music therapy or aromatherapy into daily routines.
- Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.
Hospice Aide
Valor Hospice
Fort Worth, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living spaces.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes in condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure accurate documentation of patient care activities.
- Trained new staff on proper procedures for patient handling and care protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Hospice Aide
Carepath Home Health and Hospice
Arlington, Tx
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and available resources.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
- Assisted in the management of end-of-life symptoms through the implementation of non-pharmacological interventions such as massage, guided imagery, or relaxation exercises.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Skills
- Dressing assistance
- Written and verbal communication
- Catheter care
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Palliative care
- Medical equipment operation
- Diabetic care
- Assessment of vital signs
- Bed transfers
- Toileting assistance
- Therapeutic communication
- Skin integrity maintenance
- Oxygen therapy
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Dept of Veterans Affairs
12.2025 - Current
Hospice Aide
Valor Hospice
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2026
Hospice Aide
Carepath Home Health and Hospice
06.2018 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
East High School