Paula Brittain
Shermans Dale,PA
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Care Worker with extensive experience at Angels on Call, skilled in compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through individualized care plans and effective medication management. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and providing emotional support, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Worker
Angels on Call
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Coordinated medication management and adherence, ensuring client safety and health compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to address specific client needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to medical professionals for timely interventions.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a safe and clean home environment for patients, reducing fall risk and promoting overall health.
- Managed medical emergencies effectively, applying CPR and first aid skills when necessary to ensure patient safety.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- At-home certified blood transfusion service for clients.
- Ensure equipment is correctly applied and positioned for daily leg pressing.
- Open wound care.
Home Health Care Worker
Sweet Homes
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Coordinated medication management and adherence, ensuring client safety and health compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to address specific client needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to medical professionals for timely interventions.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a safe and clean home environment for patients, reducing fall risks and promoting overall health.
- Managed medical emergencies effectively, applying CPR and first aid skills when necessary to ensure patient safety.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- At-home certified blood transfusion service for clients.
- Ensure equipment is correctly applied and positioned for daily leg pressing.
- Open wound care.
Labor
Jans Flagging/Flagger Force
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Directed traffic control efforts to maintain safe work zones for construction projects.
- Trained new flaggers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Enhanced team communication by maintaining constant contact with other flaggers, supervisors, and drivers.
- Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
- Spoke clearly and confidently to drivers to provide detour routes and direct around work areas.
- Conducted safety inspections and enforced compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Coordinated materials procurement and logistics to maintain project efficiency and reduce delays.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
GED -
Seteco
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Organizational growth
- Housekeeping tasks
- Vital signs monitoring
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Medical equipment operation
- First aid and safety
- Dressing assistance
- Wound care
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Schedule management
Timeline
Home Health Care Worker
Angels on Call
01.2019 - Current
Home Health Care Worker
Sweet Homes
01.2017 - 01.2019
Labor
Jans Flagging/Flagger Force
01.2005 - 01.2016
GED -
Seteco