Veneta Lummus
Atlanta
Summary
I have about 7 years of home health experience
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Cornerstone Caregivers, skilled in compassionate caregiving and client relationship management. Enhanced patient comfort through personalized care plans and effective communication, while training new staff to uphold high standards of care. Committed to improving client well-being and safety through attentive support and proactive health monitoring.
Professional caregiver with strong expertise in providing compassionate and efficient assistance to individuals. Skilled in personal hygiene care, meal preparation, and mobility support. Known for teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Adept at maintaining positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring comfort and dignity for all.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Cornerstone Caregivers
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored and documented client health status, reporting changes to supervisors.
- Trained new staff on best practices for personal care and client interaction.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and medical providers to enhance care quality.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to optimize caregiving routines.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve client well-being.
- Enhanced service delivery by identifying areas for process improvement in client care procedures.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
CNA
Golden Villa Nursing Home
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout daily activities.
- Assisted with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and operational procedures.
- Streamlined patient record management processes, enhancing accuracy and accessibility of information.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Boston High School
New Boston Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior management
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Light housekeeping
- Compassionate care
- Care plan implementation
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Meal planning
- Medication administration
- Household tasks
- Patient management
- Client transportation
- Transportation assistance
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
- Client rapport
- Physical therapy support
- Client relationship management
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Cornerstone Caregivers
05.2023 - Current
CNA
Golden Villa Nursing Home
01.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
New Boston High School