Kiana Harlee
Perkasie,PA
Summary
I’ve always had a passion for caring for others, helping people in areas that they may not be able to help them selves in. I love assisting those that I work with and I love to build there confidence and keep them on a healthy and positive path! I found this passion 5 years ago when my mother was no longer able to move around as much, due to hip injuries. I have been helping my mother every since, while also finding something that I’m passionate about.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Patriot Home Care
Philadelphia, PA
02.2019 - Current
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands
- 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.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- 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.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
mental health technician
foundations behavioral health
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Respond to patient behavioral health emergencies
- Maintains patient and related documentation in timely and accurate manner
- Carries out general nursing assistance necessary in the treatment of patients as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Education
Abraham Lincoln High School
Psychology
Community College of Philadelphia
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Client Relationship Development
6b S 2nd Street
5901 N 13th Street
Timeline
mental health technician
foundations behavioral health
02.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Patriot Home Care
02.2019 - Current
Abraham Lincoln High School
Psychology
Community College of Philadelphia