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Patricia McKnight

Lodi,New Jersey

Summary

Compassionate Personal In-Home Caregiver offering 35 years of hands-on experience assisting patients with day-to-day functions at home. Encouraging individual dedicated to creating positive environment to help patients thrive emotionally and physically. Skillful in assisting with bathing and grooming tasks and performing light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal and In-Home Caregiver

ElDot Family Services, LLC
Haledon, NJ
07.2017 - 03.2022
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Nurse supervisor.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

CHHA

Right At Home Health Care
Hackensack, New Jersey
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Nursing Care Partner - NCP

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
10.2004 - 12.2010
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Nursing Assistant

Barnert Hospital
Paterson, New Jersey
05.1988 - 06.2004
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Nursing Assistant

Phillips Business School
Paterson, NJ
07.1987

Timeline

Personal and In-Home Caregiver

ElDot Family Services, LLC
07.2017 - 03.2022

CHHA

Right At Home Health Care
01.2015 - 06.2017

Nursing Care Partner - NCP

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2010

Nursing Assistant

Barnert Hospital
05.1988 - 06.2004

Certificate of Completion - Nursing Assistant

Phillips Business School
Patricia McKnight