Home Health Aide
Northwoods homecare and hospice
Newberry
03 2019 - 05 2024
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.