Nicole O'Shaughnessy
Westerville,OH
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Family Resource Home Care Portland West
Tigard, OR
04.2023 - Current
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Family Resource Home Care Portland West
04.2023 - Current