Quadira Nichols
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Personnel Care Assistant focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
All American Healthcare
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - Current
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Nurse Assistant
Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Used clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations, and treat pre-and post-operation patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed universal precautions at all times when handling infectious materials or bodily fluids.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Sacko Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Developed professional connections with clients through compassion and comprehensive guidance in daily activities.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Created individualized care plans based on each client's unique needs and abilities.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Philladelphia High
Philadelphia, PA06-2012
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Assessment
- Client Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Transportation
- Light Housekeeping
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Medical Charting
- Mobility Support
- Client Safety and First Aid
- First Aid and Safety
Timeline
Home Health Aide
All American Healthcare
06.2019 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Hahnemann Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2019
Caregiver, Special Needs
Sacko Services
07.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
South Philladelphia High
Similar Profiles
Yasmeen BaileyYasmeen Bailey
Home Health Aide at All American HealthcareHome Health Aide at All American Healthcare
Elizabeth OgwuElizabeth Ogwu
Certified Nursing Assistant at All American HealthcareCertified Nursing Assistant at All American Healthcare
DORNELL GRICEDORNELL GRICE
Home Health Nurse at All American HealthcareHome Health Nurse at All American Healthcare