Thealda Bonner-Latham
Antioch,TN
Summary
Compassionate caregiver offers 10+ years of experience assisting others with Dementia and Alzheimer.
Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices.
Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments.
Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays.
Caring Home Healthcare Provider dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support.
Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation.
Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Private Care
06.2015 - 08.2023
- Specialize in care for patients with Dementia and Alzheimer
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties and managing schedules.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted family regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to family.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Kept company with client talking, laughing, watching television; whatever kept clients happy.
Education
Grand Rapids Job Corps Center
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Care Plan Assessment
- Dietary Needs
- Patient Care
- Observational Skills
- Discussion Management
- Staffing Requirements
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Evaluations
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Private Care
06.2015 - 08.2023
Grand Rapids Job Corps Center
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