Katy Brooks
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Vital Support Home Health Care, skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through effective communication and personalized care strategies. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while fostering emotional support and community engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aid
Vital Support Home Health Care
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Educated clients and families on health management practices and safety
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Home Health Aide
Greenlee Home Care
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety standards.
- Implemented efficiency improvements in scheduling and service delivery processes.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
Residenal Aid
The Devon Senior Living
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Christian Academy
Philadelphia, PA06.2007
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Patient transportation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Greenlee Home Care
04.2023 - 10.2024
Home Health Aid
Vital Support Home Health Care
07.2022 - Current
Residenal Aid
The Devon Senior Living
10.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Christian Academy