Hi, I’m
Keturah Grandstaff
Arlington,WA
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Self Employed, skilled in developing personalized care plans and providing emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective nutritional meal preparation and diligent monitoring of vital signs. Committed to fostering independence and improving quality of life for clients.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Home Health Aide
04.1997 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Education
South Kitsap High School Port Orchard, WA
Associate Of General Studies from General Studies
06.1992
Skills
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Medication organization
- Patient transportation
- Wound care
- Dressing assistance
- Clinical quality program standards
- Documentation
- Nutrition management
- Patient lifting techniques
- Chronic disease management
- Personal care services
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Pain management
- Patient care
- Schedule management
- Ambulation assistance
- Housekeeping
- Medical charting
- Behavioral support
- Case management
- Client safety and first aid
- First aid and safety
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan adherence
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Recording vital signs
- Toileting assistance
- Progress documentation
- Physical therapy support
- Patient advocacy
- Behavioral management
- Care plan management
- Community activities
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Case management experience
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Patient education
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Mobility support
- Patient transport
- Infection control
- Light housekeeping
- Bedside care
- State Driver's license
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Self Employed
04.1997 - 08.2022
South Kitsap High School
Associate Of General Studies from General Studies
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