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Nakiya Nance

Detroit,MI

Summary

  • Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Visiting Angels Home Care, adept in dementia care and possessing strong interpersonal skills. Proven track record in enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate support and effective problem resolution. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, ensuring a 30% improvement in patient comfort and independence.
  • Proficient in monitoring patients conditions by observing their physical and emotional conditions.
  • Unmatched ability to maintain a safe, secure environment by following facility standards and protocol.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level caregiver position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Hand in Hand Home Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' conditions, updating care plans as necessary.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.

Home Health Aide

Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • 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..
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.

Senior Caregiver

Rose Senior Living
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

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  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
04-2017

Skills

  • Caring Interpersonal Skills
  • Time management
  • Senior Care Support
  • Effective Problem Resolution
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Dementia care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Incident reporting
  • Care plan adherence
  • Nutrition
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Autism support

Certification

  • Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Caregiver

Hand in Hand Home Care
01.2024 - 10.2024

Home Health Aide

Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Caregiver

Rose Senior Living
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Nakiya Nance