Tiffany Paul
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Visiting Angels, adept at patient care planning and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient independence through compassionate support and effective communication. Skilled in adapting care plans to meet evolving needs, ensuring safety and well-being while fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angles
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
Education
Associate In Engineering Technology - Engineering
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA2018
High School Diploma - High School
Northwest Highschool
Indianapolis, IN07.2004
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Mobility assistance techniques
- Health documentation management
- Emergency response coordination
- Light housekeeping tasks
- Transport logistics coordination
- Effective communication
- Compassionate support
- Problem identification
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
Certification
- Home Care Aide Certification (HCA-C) - Department of Social and Health Services or equivalent state body.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angles
07.2023 - 05.2024
Associate In Engineering Technology - Engineering
Edmonds Community College
High School Diploma - High School
Northwest Highschool