Josephine Benya
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Care Assistant with proven expertise in dementia care and compassionate support, honed at Assita In Home Care. Excelled in enhancing patient well-being through meticulous meal preparation and effective communication, fostering strong relationships with families. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a heartfelt commitment to caregiving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Assita In Home Care
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
Child Caregiver
Ella Baker Center For Human Rights
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared healthy meals following dietary guidelines or specific parent instructions while considering individual food preferences or allergies.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
- Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Assisted with homework completion, reinforcing subject matter comprehension and academic success.
- Created a safe environment through routine inspections of play areas, toys, and equipment for potential hazards.
- Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively.
- Supported cognitive development with age-appropriate learning materials and engaging educational games.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
Elderly Caregiver
Assistance Home Care
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients. TY
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
Education
Associate of Science - Botany
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05-2024
Skills
- Dementia care
- Toileting support
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Care Assistant
Assita In Home Care
05.2024 - 09.2024
Elderly Caregiver
Assistance Home Care
06.2023 - 10.2023
Child Caregiver
Ella Baker Center For Human Rights
01.2023 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Botany
Southwest Tennessee Community College