Yolanda Roach
Healthcare
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Aide with hands-on experience in providing end-of-life care and emotional support to terminally ill patients. Strengths include maintaining patient dignity, managing pain, assisting with personal hygiene and daily living needs, as well as coordinating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with patients and families while creating a peaceful, comfortable environment during challenging times.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2024 - Current
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Hospice Aide
Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2015 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Compiled detailed documentation related to patient care services rendered.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Attended educational programs designed to enhance professional development.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Education
Louisiana Technical College BR
3250 N Acadian Thruway E.05-2009
Advance Healthcare Institute
16851 Jefferson Hwy Ste 10A06-2012
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Effective customer communication
- Compassionate Care
- Terminally ill patient care
- Relationship Building
- Ambulation and exercise assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
11.2024 - Current
Hospice Aide
Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge
07.2015 - 12.2024
Louisiana Technical College BR
Advance Healthcare Institute
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