Kiara Pearson
Grand Prairie
Summary
With a compassionate approach honed at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, I excel in delivering patient-centered care, emphasizing dignity and comfort. My expertise in vital signs monitoring and emotional support has significantly enhanced patient satisfaction. Skilled in both hard and soft aspects of hospice care, I bring a proven track record of improving patient well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Faith Presbyterian Hospice
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Making surre patients are at the upmost comfortable stage of life.
Hospice Aide
Paradigm Health Hospice& Palliative Care
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Cna
Life Care Center
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Cna
Elite Medical Staffing
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Side High School
Fort Wayne, IN02-2007
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
Accomplishments
I started as caregiver, then moved up to become a home health aid. My heart have a passion in my heart to take care of people.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Faith Presbyterian Hospice
10.2023 - Current
Hospice Aide
Paradigm Health Hospice& Palliative Care
11.2019 - 08.2022
Cna
Life Care Center
02.2016 - 11.2019
Cna
Elite Medical Staffing
03.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
South Side High School
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