Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
I work part-time at Clarksbury Methodist Church in Deltaville, VA I have been there for ten years.
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Kimberly South

Urbanna,VA

Summary

Home health professional experienced in daily living activities and basic care. Brings skills in non-medical services, knowledge of patient needs and background maintaining high standards. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in personal care position focused on achieving optimum patient outcomes. Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking CNA position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty PCA

William & Rachel Edwards
Saluda , VA
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.

Private PCA

Kathey Talley
Urbanna, VA
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
  • Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.

Private PCA

Bay Agency On Aging
Urbanna , VA
03.2010 - 01.2015
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
  • Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
  • Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
  • Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Middlesex High
Saluda
06.1997

Skills

  • Attentive to People
  • Problem Identification
  • Household Cleaning
  • Student Safety
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Needs Determination
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting

Accomplishments

I am the assistant chief during the voter registration process for all upcoming elections. I have to sit up all the meetings before the election, tell the volunteers what their current job position will be for that day and I order the food. I also have to make sure all the ballot boxes are returned back to the court house at the end of the night.

I work part-time at Clarksbury Methodist Church in Deltaville, VA I have been there for ten years.

I am currently the lead teacher in the nursery each week I have to do different activities with the kids that come my class. To include reading them a passage or two out of the bible. I also give them a snack before class is over.

Timeline

Private Duty PCA

William & Rachel Edwards
01.2020 - 06.2022

Private PCA

Kathey Talley
01.2015 - 01.2020

Private PCA

Bay Agency On Aging
03.2010 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Middlesex High

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