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Norvella Watson

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Helping Hearts Homecare, skilled in providing compassionate care and promoting patient dignity. Proficient in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, I excel in time management and problem-solving, ensuring high-quality support and emotional well-being for clients. Committed to enhancing quality of life through respectful and personalized assistance.

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver/Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Helping Hearts Homecare
01.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Caretakers
10.2010 - 12.2022
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.

Education

Certified Nurses Aide Certificate - CNA

WALLS UNIVERSAL HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SERVICES, Inc.,
Fort Worth, TX
05-2010

High School Diploma -

M.L. Kirkpatrick High School
Fort Worth, TX
05-1976

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong ethics
  • Compassionate care
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Dementia care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Direct patient care
  • Transportation services

Timeline

Caregiver/Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Helping Hearts Homecare
01.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Caretakers
10.2010 - 12.2022

Certified Nurses Aide Certificate - CNA

WALLS UNIVERSAL HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SERVICES, Inc.,

High School Diploma -

M.L. Kirkpatrick High School

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