La’kia Wilkes
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with experience at Comfort Keepers, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced client independence through personalized support and meticulous documentation, ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team. Committed to maintaining a safe environment, promoting dignity, and delivering high-quality care to improve patient well-being.
Positive and compassionate, equipped with essential caregiving knowledge and practical skills in supporting daily living activities. Familiar with basic medical terminology and proficient in personal care and household management. Dedicated to enhancing well-being of individuals through attentive, personalized care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers
Charleston, SC
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Charleston, SC
10.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Patient Care Technician
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
Education
Phlebotomy -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma -
Excel High School
Plymouth, MN06.2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Customer Service
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers
06.2024 - 12.2024
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care Home
10.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Phlebotomy -
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Excel High School