Sametta Smith
Spokane
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with strong skills in patient care, medication administration, and care plan management. Dedicated to enhancing client well-being and promoting independence through effective communication and emotional support.
Dedicated home care provider experienced in compassionate caregiving and patient health monitoring. Known for effective communication and care plan coordination, ensuring adherence to health guidelines while fostering positive relationships with clients and families.
Reliable and compassionate with strong ability to connect with individuals on personal level. Knowledge of basic caregiving principles and skills in household management and meal preparation. Dedicated to improving quality of life and providing exceptional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Concern Worldwide-Liberia
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance to individuals with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring adherence to health guidelines.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Supported clients in social activities, enhancing their engagement and quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create effective care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
- Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, contributing to improved overall health for patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Improved patient well-being with regular monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and personal care assistance.
- Managed medical appointments, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely access to necessary services.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure in emergency situations, ensuring the safety of both the patient and caregiver team members present at those times.
- Educated patients about self-care techniques, empowering them to take an active role in managing their own health.
- Reduced hospitalization rates by closely monitoring symptoms and alerting healthcare providers when intervention was needed.
- 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.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
Education
GED -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA07-2026
High School Diploma -
Joseph Jenkins Robert United Methodist
Monrovia, Liberia08-2016
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Patient transportation
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping tasks
- Wound care
- Progress documentation
- Recording vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Care plan management
- Behavioral management
- Medical appointment coordination
- Physical therapy assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Care plan adherence
- Clinical quality program standards
- Medication monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Home safety assessments
- Personal hygiene support
- Transportation coordination
- Specialized dietary meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Patient comfort measures
- Feeding assistance
- [State] Driver's license
- Behavioral support
- Patient transport
- Documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Interpersonal communication
- Medication organization
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Concern Worldwide-Liberia
03.2024 - 05.2025
GED -
Spokane Community College
High School Diploma -
Joseph Jenkins Robert United Methodist