Patricia Higgs
MA/CNA/Home Care Provider
Hemet,CA
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
Riverside , CA
06.1991 - Current
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions by monitoring vital signs and tracking changes in health status.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other errands.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments to ensure understanding of physician instructions and appropriate follow-up care.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or disability challenges.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician orders while documenting dosage amounts and times taken.
- Monitored nutrition intake levels by preparing meals based on dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading aloud, playing games.
- Responded promptly to all inquiries from supervisors or clients regarding home health services rendered.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols within the home setting.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
CNA
Always Best Care
San Diego, CA
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Some College (No Degree) State Certified Certification - CNA/Medical Asst/Plabotomy/Home Health
San Diego Medical Curses
San Diego, CASkills
- Care Plan Implementation
- General Housekeeping
- Compassionate Client Care
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Transportation
- Care Plan Assessment
- Progress Documentation
- Case Management
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- First Aid and Safety
- Housekeeping
- Behavior Redirection
- Quality Program Protocols
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr
Timeline
CNA
Always Best Care
10.2013 - 08.2015
Home Health Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
06.1991 - Current
Some College (No Degree) State Certified Certification - CNA/Medical Asst/Plabotomy/Home Health
San Diego Medical Curses
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