Nakisha powe
Pgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with Kind Healing LLC, skilled in patient care and emotional support. Successfully enhanced client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and medication administration, ensuring optimal health outcomes while fostering independence and dignity in daily living activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Kind Healing Llc
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress notes.
- Coordinated with family members to discuss care plans and updates.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of client environments through routine assessments.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- 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.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Schenley High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Behavioral support
- Documentation
- Patient transportation
- Home safety assessments
- ADL support
- Wound care
- Care plan assessment
- Patient transport
- Medication organization
- Care plan adherence
- Behavioral management
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient advocacy
- Medical charting
- Schedule management
- Physical therapy support
- Ambulation assistance
- Nutrition management
- Chronic disease management
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Personal care services
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Family caregiver education
- Toileting assistance
- Specialized dietary needs
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Psychological support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Exercise program support
- Mobility activities
- Patient lifting techniques
- Ambulation techniques
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Basic housekeeping
- Bathing support
- Emotional support and companionship
- Personal care aide
- Daily charting
- Home health aide (HHA)
- HIPAA compliance
- Appointment scheduling
- Decision-making
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Family support and instruction
- Certified home health aide (CHHA)
- Bedside care
- Transportation assistance
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Kind Healing Llc
08.2018 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Schenley High School