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Nickesha Williams

Orlando,FL

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Carelink Home Health Agency, Preferred Home Care Agency and Personal Touch Home Care skilled in patient care and mobility support. Proven ability to enhance client independence through effective communication and personalized care plans. Adept at monitoring vital signs and implementing safety protocols, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse populations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Carelink Home Health Agency
03.2022 - 06.2025
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • 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.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.

Home Health Aide

Personal-Touch Home Care
06.2019 - 06.2025
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Home Health Aide

Preferred Homecare
08.2017 - 06.2025
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.

Education

GED -

New York Department of Education
Queens, NY

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Care plan management
  • Mobility support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Documentation
  • Patient transportation
  • ADL support
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Care plan adherence
  • Schedule management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Orlando, Fl Driver's license
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Toileting assistance
  • Dementia support
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Activities of daily living (adls)
  • Nutrition management
  • Chronic disease management
  • Bedside care
  • Infection control

Certification

  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • CPR
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • HIV and AIDS

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Carelink Home Health Agency
03.2022 - 06.2025

Home Health Aide

Personal-Touch Home Care
06.2019 - 06.2025

Home Health Aide

Preferred Homecare
08.2017 - 06.2025

GED -

New York Department of Education

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