Kabria Satterwhite
Summary
Dedicated Certified Home Health Aid with extensive experience at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, adept in patient care and emotional support. Excelled in providing compassionate assistance, enhancing quality of life for clients by 30%. Skilled in ADL support and fostering patient independence, while coordinating care with families and healthcare teams.
Healthcare professional with strong track record of delivering personalized care and maintaining high standards of patient well-being. Known for seamlessly collaborating with healthcare teams and adapting to evolving patient needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills, ensuring quality and consistent care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Home Health Aid
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice
11.2016 - Current
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or illness, fostering resilience and mental wellbeing.
- Educated family members on patient care techniques, empowering them to support their loved ones more effectively.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
Direct Support Professional
P.I.L.O.T Service
04.2014 - 03.2018
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camden Academy Charter High School
Camden, NJ06-2005
Skills
- Errands running
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Toileting assistance
- Bedside care
- ADL support
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association or other recognized bodies.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Home Health Aid
Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice
11.2016 - Current
Direct Support Professional
P.I.L.O.T Service
04.2014 - 03.2018
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association or other recognized bodies.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
High School Diploma -
Camden Academy Charter High School
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