Taahirah Hartwell
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
SympathyCare Hospice
Roswell, Georgia
2024.06 - Current
- Provided spiritual support to hospice patients by listening attentively during conversations and offering words of encouragement when appropriate.
- Provided personal care and comfort to hospice patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding and grooming.
- Respected privacy rights of all individuals being served through maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Reported changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or physician promptly.
- Assisted with ambulating patients in a safe manner while providing physical support.
- Recorded daily intake and output levels for all fluids taken by hospice patients.
Sole Caregiver
Bobby Magill
Atlanta , GA
2021.08 - 2024.07
- Provided companionship to elderly patient by engaging in conversation and activities.
- Assisted elderly patient with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Encouraged independence while providing necessary assistance when required.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding status of their loved one's health condition.
Lyft
Lyft Driver Service
Atlanta , GA
2018.04 - 2022.07
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Hospice
Norcross , GA
2013.10 - 2020.10
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Toileting assistance
- Recreational Activities
- CPR Certified
- Compassionate Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate client care
- ADL Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Care Plan Adherence
- Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Client Transportation
- Dementia Care
- Daily living assistance
Timeline
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
SympathyCare Hospice
2024.06 - Current
Sole Caregiver
Bobby Magill
2021.08 - 2024.07
Lyft
Lyft Driver Service
2018.04 - 2022.07
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homestead Hospice
2013.10 - 2020.10
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Georgia State University