Taylor Dean
Cincinnati
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Caregiver with extensive experience at Hospice of Cincinnati, skilled in providing individualized hospice care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through compassionate care and effective communication, while advocating for patients' rights and dignity. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and patient transport.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Hospice of Cincinnati
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
STNA
Loveland Healthcare
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
STNA
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices-Loveland
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
STNA
Sem Haven Health Care
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
Stna
Residence at Salem Woods
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amelia High School
Batavia ,OH05-2015
No Degree - Stna/PCA
Live Oaks
Milford, OH05-2015
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Physical therapy support
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Alzheimer's care
- Dementia care
- Hospice care
- Patient care
- Fall prevention
- First aid and safety
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Medical charting
- Patient transport
- Light housekeeping
- Ambulation assistance
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Hospice of Cincinnati
11.2023 - 07.2024
STNA
Loveland Healthcare
01.2019 - 04.2019
STNA
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices-Loveland
12.2018 - 01.2019
STNA
Sem Haven Health Care
11.2016 - 11.2018
Stna
Residence at Salem Woods
02.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Amelia High School
No Degree - Stna/PCA
Live Oaks
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