Verlina Hemphill
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Associates Healthcare Inc.
Houston
08.2018 - Current
- Provided personal care and support to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility tasks.
- Administered medication and monitored client health conditions regularly.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in health status.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Provided in-home care to elderly and disabled patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments to ensure understanding of physician instructions and appropriate follow-up care.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Prepared meals and snacks to meet individual nutritional requirements.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises as directed by a physical therapist or nurse practitioner.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Education
Home School Diploma
Houston, TXSkills
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Care plan development
- Client health monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Housekeeping
- Medication administration
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Meal preparation
- Wound care management
- General housekeeping
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Associates Healthcare Inc.
08.2018 - Current
Home School Diploma