Linda Melissa Dukes

• Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
• Supported mental well-being through engaging conversation or recreational activities tailored to each individual's interests.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Maintained accurate records of patients'' progress, appointments, and medications for efficient care coordination among healthcare providers.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Provided mobility support, helping patients move safely around their homes and reducing risk of falls or injuries.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Provided transportation assistance to doctor appointments or therapy sessions as needed for continued patient care outside home setting.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
• Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Demonstrated respect for cultural diversity by developing rapport with diverse patient populations while maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Fostered positive environment for patients and their families by offering emotional support and encouragement during challenging times.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
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• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Supported needs of multiple patients.
• Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Supported mental well-being through engaging conversation or recreational activities tailored to each individual''s interests.
• Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Maintained accurate records of patients'' progress, appointments, and medications for efficient care coordination among healthcare providers.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Provided mobility support, helping patients move safely around their homes and reducing the risk of falls or injuries.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Provided transportation assistance to doctor appointments or therapy sessions as needed for continued patient care outside the home setting.
• Increased patient safety by conducting regular safety assessments of the home environment and suggesting modifications when necessary.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
• Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals in creating individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
• Reduced caregiver burden by providing respite care services that allowed family members time away from caregiving duties.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Provided any care needs of my daughter after Stage 4 cancer diagnosis in January 2019 until her passing in July 2019.

Provided any care needs of my father from April 2020 until his passing in May 2022. He was diagnosed with dementia, cardiopulmonary disease, hypothyroidism, and diabetes.

• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Ensured timely medication administration for improved patient health outcomes.
• Conducted regular vital signs checks, monitoring patients'' conditions and reporting any changes to medical staff.
• Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
• Provided mobility support, helping patients move safely around their homes and reducing the risk of falls or injuries.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals in creating individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Maintained accurate records of patients'' progress, appointments, and medications for efficient care coordination among healthcare providers.
• Provided transportation assistance to doctor appointments or therapy sessions as needed for continued patient care outside the home setting.
• Supported mental well-being through engaging conversation or recreational activities tailored to each individual''s interests.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.