Nicole Jacoby
Wichita,KS
Summary
Compassionate and attentive hospice aide experienced in assisting terminally ill patients with daily living activities. Known for active listening and providing emotional support, ready to leverage skills to enhance patient care and support families during difficult transitions. Dedicated Hospice Aide with expertise in patient care, emotional support, and team collaboration. Proven ability to ensure dignity and comfort for terminally ill patients while providing compassionate interaction and effective communication with families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide
Faith Home Health and Hospice
Wichita, Kansas
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at home.
- Followed care plans as established by healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure quality care.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in medical records.
- Educated families on proper caregiving techniques and resources available.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient's plan of care.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KSSkills
- Patient care
- Medical documentation
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Active listening
- Written and verbal communication
- Compassionate interaction
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Bathing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Ambulation and exercise assistance
- Terminally ill patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Effective customer communication
- Bed positioning
- Skin integrity maintenance
- End-of-life care
- Patient-focused care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Supporting personal needs
Certification
Certified Nurse Aide: 06/21/2010 01/06/2027 Active
Home Health Aide: 05/28/2021 01/06/2027 Active
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Faith Home Health and Hospice
12.2024 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician
Hutchinson Community College