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Lakesha Ware

Fort Worth,tx,TX

Summary

Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 20+ years assisting elderly and dementia care clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and companionship. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Heavenly Blessed Caregivers
DALLAS, TX
04.2009 - 04.2022
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Recruiter Patient Care Coordinator

Pathways Healthcare
North Richland Hills, TX
02.2006 - 03.2009
  • Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
  • Established rapport and relationships with patients and external partners to cross-train and support medical staff.
  • Performed as subject matter expert for case management processes.
  • Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
  • Encouraged patients to schedule recommended tests and procedures.
  • Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
  • Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Explained upcoming treatment preparation, instructions and other facts to patients.
  • Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
  • Resolved problems with areas such as communication and billing that could negatively impact services.
  • Met with patients and families to discuss care and plan of action for future.
  • Maximized preventive care utilization to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.

Education

Medical Assisting

Remington College
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • Ability to Lift
  • Community Integration
  • Bedside Care
  • Needs Assessment
  • First Aid Certification
  • Time Management
  • Attentive to People
  • Progress Documentation
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Incapacitation Care
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Client Transportation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Medical Reminders
  • Client Records Management
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Community Activities
  • Personal Grooming Care
  • Care Plan Management
  • Dietary Needs
  • Client Requirements
  • Continuous Development
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Running Errands
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Meal Planning
  • Illness Adaptation
  • Asepsis Standards
  • Strong Ethics
  • Status Updates
  • Household Management
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Wound Care
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Family Member Training
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Emergency Situations
  • Prosthetic Attachment and Removal
  • Educational Strategies
  • Proper Staffing
  • Accurate in Following Orders
  • Healthy Eating
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Word Processing
  • Caregiver and Family Support
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Patient Rapport
  • Developing Client Trust
  • Ambulance Transfer
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Personal Oxygen Delivery
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Walker and Cane Instruction
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Incontinence Care
  • Meal Assistance
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Heavenly Blessed Caregivers
04.2009 - 04.2022

Recruiter Patient Care Coordinator

Pathways Healthcare
02.2006 - 03.2009

Medical Assisting

Remington College

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