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Raymona Hicks

BayPoint CA,CA
Raymona Hicks

Summary

Dedicated Caregiver with proven expertise in elderly care and daily living assistance, honed at In-Home Support Services/Verna Hicks. Leveraged compassionate, respectful approach to significantly enhance client quality of life. Excelled in time management and problem-solving, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate from clients and families. Demonstrated ability to develop personalized care plans, ensuring dependable and responsible support.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

In-Home Support Service/ Catherine Jackson

Caregiver
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • 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.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

In-Home Support Services/Verna Hicks

Caregiver
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • 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.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

AMD Alternate Care Services

Behavior Technician
08.2016 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
  • Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
  • Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
  • Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
  • Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
  • Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • Facilitated social skills development in group settings, fostering improved peer interactions.
  • Supported families in understanding and managing challenging behaviors, promoting consistency across environments.
  • Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications. Assistant with cooking and cleaning.

Education

Pittsburgh High School
Pittsburg, CA

Diploma from Reading Writing Arithmetic
06.1989

University Overview

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Elderly Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Caregiver
In-Home Support Service/ Catherine Jackson
10.2023 - Current
Caregiver
In-Home Support Services/Verna Hicks
06.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
AMD Alternate Care Services
08.2016 - 11.2021
Pittsburgh High School
Diploma from Reading Writing Arithmetic

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