SALA JOHNSON
United States
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Caregiver highly productive in providing personalized patient care. Skilled in creating efficient schedules, managing medication routines, and implementing tailored care plans to meet individual needs. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring comfort and trust in home health settings. Possess strong capability in problem-solving, adaptability, and time management to enhance patient well-being and support family members with informative updates.
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Arum health care agency
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician or nurse.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
- Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Assessed the physical condition of clients on an ongoing basis including reporting any changes in health status to supervisor.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
- Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
- Educated family members about how best to provide care for their loved one at home after discharge from facility or hospital setting.
- Encouraged independence among patients by helping them learn self-care skills that can be used independently without assistance from others.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient care planning and implementation activities.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
- Provided respite care services for family members who need relief from caring for their ill relative.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
Home Health Aide
At Peace Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
Home Health Aide
All American Healthcare Services
Philadelphia
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
Education
Cardio Technology Degree - Cardiology
Star Career Academy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania06-2012
Skills
- Physical therapy support
- Hospice care
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Arum health care agency
02.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
At Peace Health
04.2022 - 02.2024
Home Health Aide
All American Healthcare Services
11.2016 - 04.2020
Cardio Technology Degree - Cardiology
Star Career Academy