Starnishia Stevenson
CNA
Miami,FL
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 14 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Star's Home Health And Disability Services
Lincoln , Nebraska
08.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
Personal Care Assistant
907 Homecare
Anchorage, AK
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
Personal Care Assistant
Homewells
Anchorage, Alaska
12.2008 - 05.2016
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nursde
California National University For Advanced Studies
Torrance, CA11.2023
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Management
- Attentive to People
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Community Activities
- Ability to Lift
- Illness Adaptation
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Personal Service
- Compassionate Client Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Progress Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Incident Reporting
- Bedside Care
- Grocery Shopping
- Mobility Assistance
- Client Records Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Dependable and Responsible
- Ability to Lift Clients
- First Aid Certification
- Time Management
- Bedsore Prevention
- Protein Handling
- Incapacitation Care
- Client Education
- Social Perceptiveness
- Disciplinary Measures
- Client Transportation
- Problem Identification
- Personal Care Assistance
- Heavy Lifting
- Client Requirements
- Service Documentation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Status Updates
- Insulin Injections
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Strong Ethics
- Household Management
- Word Processing
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Independent Thinking
- Special Projects
- Garbage Disposal
- Wound Care
- Communication Assistance
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Healthy Eating
- Personal Oxygen Delivery
- Condition Monitoring
- Bathing and Dressing
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Incontinence Care
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Walker and Cane Instruction
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Meal Assistance
- Emergency Situations
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Star's Home Health And Disability Services
08.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
907 Homecare
02.2017 - 04.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Homewells
12.2008 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Register Nursde
California National University For Advanced Studies
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