Keila Renee Ortiz
Honolulu
Summary
I have ventured into a few career paths over the last few years but have always found that i am most comfortable, skilled, and experienced in healthcare. I currently work individually with each client as a home health aide. Home healthcare consist of many roles and responsibilities including delivering support to both families and clients, providing assistance with activities of daily living, primary healthcare and emergency response services, as well as companionship and emotional support. Building rapport as well as long lasting relationships with both the client and their families is a huge priority of mine. I am proud to say that to this day i still maintain a few relationships with many of the families of former clients. I also have experience working with children, including children with special needs and would love to explore a career in that field as well.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide/Personal Care Assistant
Hookelehealth- Vivia Assistants
02.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Home Health Caregiver
Pohai Nani- Good Samaritan
01.2017 - Current
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Private Caregiver
Dan Stillwell
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Nurse Aide/Elderly Caregiver
Wilson Homecare
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Provided total hygiene care to each patient per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Employed mobility devices and transfer assistance equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Registered Behavior Technician
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Waitress/Hostess
Chef Aaron Catering
07.2013 - Current
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
Education
Associate of Arts - Prenursing Studies
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI05.2024
Nurse Assistant Certification - Health Aide
Healthcare School of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI01.2023
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Compassionate Client Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Care Plan Assessment
- Personal Grooming Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Home Management
- Individualized Care
- Patient Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Household Support
- Mental Health Support
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Nursing Assistance
- Personal Companionship
- Building Long Lasting Relationships
- Patient Health Information Privacy
- ADLs Assistance
- Bed Transfers
- Healthcare Education
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Nurse Aide/Personal Care Assistant
Hookelehealth- Vivia Assistants
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Aide/Elderly Caregiver
Wilson Homecare
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
04.2020 - 10.2021
Private Caregiver
Dan Stillwell
01.2019 - 12.2021
Home Health Caregiver
Pohai Nani- Good Samaritan
01.2017 - Current
Waitress/Hostess
Chef Aaron Catering
07.2013 - Current
Associate of Arts - Prenursing Studies
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Nurse Assistant Certification - Health Aide
Healthcare School of Hawaii
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS certified
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