Linda Wosornu
Manassas,VA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver skilled in emotional support, patient advocacy, and individualized care. Delivers tailored care plans and collaborates with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective communication and supportive interactions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Five Star Home Health Care
Home Health Aid
Manassas, Virginia
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Administered medications and monitored client health conditions regularly.
- Developed care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare teams promptly.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Assessed the physical condition of clients on an ongoing basis including reporting any changes in health status to supervisor.
- Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
- Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician or nurse.
- Encouraged independence among patients by helping them learn self-care skills that can be used independently without assistance from others.
- Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments and other locations.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
- Educated family members about how best to provide care for their loved one at home after discharge from facility or hospital setting.
- Provided respite care services for family members who need relief from caring for their ill relative.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient care planning and implementation activities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing coping mechanisms during challenging periods.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Encouraged positive mental health among clients through active listening and engagement.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Incredicare
Manassas, Virginia
02.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their comfort during challenging times.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized patient environment at all times.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician, ensuring patient adherence to treatment plans.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, effectively communicating changes to medical or nursing staff for timely interventions.
Group Home Staff Member
Angelic Place
Fredisburg , VA
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitored resident behavior and reported any concerns to management.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care routines to enhance their quality of life.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social interaction among residents.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the group home facility.
- Provided emotional support to residents during challenging situations.
- Conducted safety checks to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure quality of care was provided to all residents.
- Maintained accurate records of resident activities, behavior, and progress.
- Coordinated transportation for appointments or outings for residents.
- Taught independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, job seeking.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reward systems.
- Attended seminars related to Group Home Staff Member duties.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing residential facilities.
- Educated new staff members about Group Home operations and protocols.
- Conducted monthly health checks for all residents.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
Nursing Assistant
Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation
Culpeper, Virginia
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Supported nursing staff in daily patient care activities to enhance patient well-being.
- Provided personal hygiene support to residents.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with team members to develop care plans for residents.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care needs.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
BBA - Business Administration in Marketing
University of Ghana
Ghana07-2014
Skills
- Counseling expertise
- Psychological assessment
- Behavioral analysis
- Intervention planning
- PTSD therapy
- Talk therapy
- Behavioral modifications
- Data interpretation
- Research proficiency
- Mental health awareness
- Mental health wellness
- Client rapport building
- Group dynamics
- Multicultural competence
- Data-driven decision making
- Presentations
- Incident response
- Independent judgment
- Empathy development
- Organization
- Professionalism
- Hardworking
- Self-reflection
- Phone etiquette
- Entrepreneurial
- Organization
- Psychological assessment
Certification
- CNA
- Med Tech
- First Aid
Timeline
Five Star Home Health Care
Home Health Aid
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Incredicare
02.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 05.2020
Group Home Staff Member
Angelic Place
08.2019 - 12.2020
BBA - Business Administration in Marketing
University of Ghana