Kadaya Pouncie
New York,United States
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Jean Donnelly
New York
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Caregiver
Freda Nogee
New York, NY
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Caregiver
Rhonda Braxton
New York, NY
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
Education
Home Health Aide- ReCertification - Caregiver
Americare
Brooklyn, NY02-2022
Home Health Aide Cert. - Caregiver
Special Touch
Brooklyn, NY03-2016
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Safety awareness
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Progress documentation
- Empathetic listening
- Behavior redirection
- Community activities
- Alzheimer's care
- Compassionate care
- Chronic illness management
- Daily living activities assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
Jean Donnelly
10.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Rhonda Braxton
04.2023 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Freda Nogee
03.2021 - 11.2024
Home Health Aide- ReCertification - Caregiver
Americare
Home Health Aide Cert. - Caregiver
Special Touch