Kathy Dees
Home Health Caregiver
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 24 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Worker
James I Black
Lakeland, FL
12.2002 - Current
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Safeguarded client privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information, adhering to HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Health Caregiver
Laurie Melton
Lakeland, FL
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
Multitasking
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Team Collaboration
Care Plan Management
Problem-solving aptitude
Adaptability and Flexibility
Reliability
Affiliations
Victims Assistance Program LPD
Guardian AdLitem
Timeline
Health Caregiver
Laurie Melton
10.2021 - 03.2024
Home Health Care Worker
James I Black
12.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Central High School