Kristin Whitt
Williamston,SC
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Self-employeed
Mauldin, SC
12.2013 - 03.2024
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Small Animal Care And Grooming
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
- Meal Preparation
- Patient transportation
- Care Plan Management
- Care plan assessment
Affiliations
- Enthusiastic dog person, involved in doggie 5ks and the entertainment of other by training my pups for therapy work.
- Avid reader
Certification
Have previously held and used my CNA license (unfortunately I did let it lapse during my last employment but am looking into reestablishing it)
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Self-employeed
12.2013 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Small Animal Care And Grooming
Greenville Technical College
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