Porcia Achonu
Houston
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with proven expertise in patient care, physical therapy support, and vital signs monitoring, honed at Embassy Home Health and Bright Star Care. Excelled in delivering compassionate, patient-focused care, enhancing quality of life for clients. Skilled in communication and empathy, adept at managing multiple clients’ schedules efficiently, ensuring high-quality care standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Embassy Home Health
01.2022 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Caregiver
Bright Star Care, Home Health Care
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- 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.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Education
Mea Mater Elizabeth High School
EnuguNursing -
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
Patient Care & Assistance
Physical Therapy Support
Vital Signs Monitoring
Feeding & Meal Preparation
Basic Wound Care
Bathing & Personal Hygiene
Brushing Dentures & Hair Care
Medication Reminders
Communication & Empathy
Time Management & Adaptability
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills
Physical Endurance
Accomplishments
I’ve diligently helped one of my clients to walk again after discovering she has neuropathology.
Certification
CPR/AED, BLS, blood borne pathogens certificate
Timeline
Caregiver
Embassy Home Health
01.2022 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Bright Star Care, Home Health Care
07.2020 - 12.2021
Mea Mater Elizabeth High School
Nursing -
Houston Community College
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