Shonte Pettiford
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Compassionate and reliable home health care Professional with experience providing personal care,daily living assistance,and emotional support to clients in their homes. Skilled maintaining patient dignity, following care plans, including bathing grooming,mobility support,meal prep and medication reminders communicating effectively with families and healthcare teams. Committed to improving quality of life through attentive and respectful care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Bea Brown
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies as needed for effectiveness.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- 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.
- Provided personalized care and assistance with daily living activities for clients in home settings.
- Administered medications and monitored client health conditions to ensure safety and well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs, preferences, and medical history.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication regarding client progress.
Home Health Aide
Lin's Personal Care Service
11.2003 - 07.2012
- Administered medication and monitored vital signs for patient health and safety.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Trained new aides on best practices in home health care procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to resources and support services.
- Implemented hygiene protocols to maintain a safe environment for clients.
- Developed tailored care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Naaman Forest HIgh School
Garland, TX05-1997
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Bea Brown
05.2018 - 05.2022
Home Health Aide
Lin's Personal Care Service
11.2003 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Naaman Forest HIgh School