Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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KIMBERLY NEWCOMB

KIMBERLY NEWCOMB

Albion,Pennsylvania

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Sunrise Assisted Living, dedicated to enhancing patient independence and well-being. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and care plan management, I successfully improved patient comfort and safety while providing emotional support and fostering community engagement. Committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.

Work History

Home Health Aide

Sunrise Assisted Living
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • 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.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
  • Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
  • Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.

Education

GED -

Girard High School
Girard, PA

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Mobility support
  • Care plan management
  • Recording vital signs
  • Client documentation
  • Documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Patient transportation
  • Home safety assessments
  • ADL support
  • Wound care
  • Care plan assessment
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Patient transport
  • Medication organization
  • Care plan adherence
  • Behavioral management
  • Medication administration
  • Behavior redirection
  • Schedule management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Medical charting
  • Physical therapy support
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Progress documentation
  • State Driver's license
  • Nutrition management
  • Chronic disease management
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Case management
  • Patient education
  • Safety procedures
  • Emotional support
  • Transportation assistance
  • Bedside care
  • Pain management
  • Infection control
  • Crisis intervention
  • Care plan implementation
  • Respiratory care
  • Social interaction facilitation
  • Personal care services
  • Specialized dietary needs
  • Dementia support
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Community activities
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Toileting assistance
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Exercise program support
  • Compassionate client care
  • Mobility activities
  • Psychological support
  • Quality program protocols
  • Ambulation techniques
  • Case management experience
  • State regulations
  • Spiritual support and companionship
  • Family caregiver education
  • Catheter care assistance
  • Medical terminology and equipment
  • Elder care
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Activities of daily living (adls)
  • Special needs care
  • Bathing support
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Personal care aide
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Daily charting
  • Home health aide (HHA)
  • Dementia care
  • Home health aide
  • CPR/AED
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Hospice care
  • Decision-making
  • Home care aide
  • Patient health assessments
  • Disability support
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Home care aide (HCA)
  • Family support and instruction
  • Certified home health aide (CHHA)
  • Data entry
  • Personal care aide (PCA)
  • Condition assessment
  • Certified home health aide

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Sunrise Assisted Living
02.2023 - 08.2023

GED -

Girard High School
KIMBERLY NEWCOMB