Suehaydee Ortiz
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
TruCare Home Care
East Norriton, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Health Aide
Planned Partnerships LLc (PPL)
Bethlehem, PA
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded promptly to call lights requests from patients needing assistance or supplies.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician according to established procedures.
- Transported patients between units within the facility or outside appointments when needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in medical records.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment used for patient care according to hospital standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Helped patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained safe, secure and healthy patient environments by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions and following prescribed dietary requirements.
- Educated patients on health maintenance topics including nutrition, safety measures and disease prevention strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maxwell Vocational HIghSchool
Brooklyn, NY06-1995
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate client care
- Client documentation
- Quality program protocols
- Community activities
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Knowledge of state regulations
- First aid and safety
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
TruCare Home Care
08.2019 - Current
Health Aide
Planned Partnerships LLc (PPL)
09.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Maxwell Vocational HIghSchool
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