Salaena Williams
Daytona Beach
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in providing compassionate care and support to clients, particularly in home health settings. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records of client conditions and services while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Skilled in coordinating transportation and assisting clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life. Proven track record of building trusting relationships with clients and their families through effective communication and active listening.
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
Ormond Beach
03.2023 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Caregiver
Absolute Home Health
Daytona Beach
02.2023 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spot Valley High
Jamaica 09-2018
Skills
Involved a wide range of skills, both personal and practical
- Record keeping
Patience
Active listening
Observation
Effective communication
Time management and organizational
Timeline
Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Absolute Home Health
02.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Spot Valley High