Rachel Pitter
Lansdowne,PA
Summary
Home Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Companion
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving and companionship roles.
- Ensured timely communication of patient concerns or changes in condition to nursing staff, contributing to optimal care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress, contributing to data-driven decision-making by the healthcare team.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
HHA
Geras Home Care
Newtown Square, PA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
HHA
Bell Elite
Lansdowne, PA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Wood High School
Lansdowne, PA06.2020
Skills
- Compassionate Client Care
- Client Direct Care
- Assisted Living
- Daily Charting
- Documentation
- Bathing and Dressing
- Household Management
- Healthcare Education
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Patient Condition Observation
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping
- Developing Client Trust
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Home Health and Hospice
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Status Updates
- Medical Reminders
Contact
(445) 229 0477
Rachelpitter27@gmail.com
Education
Penn Wood High School
Green Avenue Campus
Pennsylvania Institution of Technology
Timeline
Patient Companion
Cooper University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
HHA
Geras Home Care
09.2022 - 07.2023
HHA
Bell Elite
08.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Wood High School