Leslie Morfeld
Sequim,WASHINGTON
Summary
Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Olympia Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- 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.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere
06.1999 - 12.2015
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WAAssociate of Arts -
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Sequim Senior High School
Sequim, WA06.2002
Skills
- Care Plan Assessment
- Client Documentation
- Schedule Management
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- State Regulations Knowledge
- Behavior Redirection
- Behavioral Support
- Care Plan Adherence
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medical Charting
- Active Listening
- CPR Certification
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant February 2003-current
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Olympia Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere
06.1999 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Western Washington University
Associate of Arts -
Peninsula College
High School Diploma -
Sequim Senior High School
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