Nacosha Young
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver offers 8 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Home Health Aide
Acumen Fiscal Agency
02.2017 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Private Caregiver
Infinite Care Services
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA10.2007
High School Diploma -
Lovejoy High School
Hampton, GA05.2002
Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Garbage Disposal
- Home Health and Hospice
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- First Aid and Safety
- Emergency Situations
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Client Care
- Patient Care
- Client Documentation
- Behavior Redirection
- Status Updates
- Nutritional Meal Preparation
- Meal Preparation
- Interpersonal Communications
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Light Housekeeping
- Mobilization Support
- Dietary Needs
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Mobility Support
- Bathing and Dressing
- Household Chores
- Customer Satisfaction
- Massage Problem Areas
- Launder Linens
Timeline
Certified Home Health Aide
Acumen Fiscal Agency
02.2017 - Current
Private Caregiver
Infinite Care Services
06.2016 - 09.2019
BBA - Business Administration
Atlanta Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lovejoy High School
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