Nikita Cureton
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced home health aide and direct care worker with strong skills in pediatric care, safe patient transfers, infection control, and care documentation. Supports daily routines, feeding, hygiene, and clean, safe care environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
365 Health Services pediactrics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted pediatric clients with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care.
- Supported feeding routines and prepared meals following family care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to 365 Health Services pediatrics nurses to ensure timely care.
- Maintained clean, safe care spaces, promoting comfort and well-being for children and families.
- Repositioned and transferred pediatric clients using safe body mechanics.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Provided daily care for 4-year-old twins, one with cerebral palsy and the other with level 3 autism and pica, ensuring their individual needs were met.
Donor Support Technician
CSL Plasma Behring
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Verified donor identity and eligibility using plasma center screening procedures.
- Documented donor records in CSL Plasma Behring systems accurately.
- Maintained donor records in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
- Supported phlebotomy teams during donor intake and collection workflow.
- Prepared donation stations with sterile supplies and approved equipment.
- Explained donation steps to donors using clear, professional communication.
- Provided customer service to donors by answering inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained infection control standards throughout shifts.
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
bala cynwyd, PA
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Delivered daily living and personal care support, ensuring quality of life for Maxim Healthcare clients.
- Facilitated personal hygiene routines, enhancing client comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration support.
- Supported meal preparation and feeding to meet nutritional needs.
- Facilitated engaging conversations to improve client relationships., fostering emotional well-being for clients.
- Delivered companionship services during client visits to reduce isolation. and emotional support during client visits.
- Maintained clean, safe living spaces and followed infection control practices.
- Documented care tasks and observations in client records.
Education
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School
Philadelphia, PA06-2015
Skills
- Pediatric care support
- Personal care
- Feeding assistance
- Meal preparation
- Safe patient transfers
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Phlebotomy assistance
- Care records
- Infection control
- Home care support
- Patient intake
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Care coordination
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Home Health Aide
365 Health Services pediactrics
08.2025 - Current
Donor Support Technician
CSL Plasma Behring
06.2018 - 03.2020
Direct Care Worker
Maxim Healthcare
06.2016 - 04.2018
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School