Home Health Care Provider
Accumen
Katy, Texas
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or disability challenges.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments to ensure understanding of physician instructions and appropriate follow-up care.
- Responded promptly to all inquiries from supervisors or clients regarding home health services rendered.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading aloud, playing games.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Managed supplies inventory by ordering necessary items when needed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Attended regular staff meetings with supervisors or colleagues to discuss client issues or concerns.
- Provided in-home care to elderly and disabled patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Gauged and documented patient responses to interventions and treatments.
- Monitored nutrition intake levels by preparing meals based on dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols within the home setting.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Educated patients and families about recommended procedures and care options.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Assessed patient conditions by monitoring vital signs and tracking changes in health status.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician orders while documenting dosage amounts and times taken.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises as directed by a physical therapist or nurse practitioner.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Prepared meals and snacks to meet individual nutritional requirements.
- Kept abreast of changing regulations related to home health services provision.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Communicated regularly with physicians regarding patient care and progress.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes and treatment options.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on needs assessment.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and changes in condition.
- Arranged medications and dispensed prescribed doses at scheduled intervals.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.