Detail-oriented Home Care professional adept in offering client assistance with daily living activities, transportation and overall well-being. Offering 20+ years of healthcare experience, including monitoring clients with developmental disabilities and adhering to patient care plans. Superior record of patient dedication and commitment to promoting comfort and quality care.
Skills
Client documentation
Client safety and first aid
Compassionate client care
Community activities
Quality program protocols
Customer Service
First Aid/CPR
Communications
Problem Resolution
Supervision
Team Building
Relationship Development
Knowledge of state regulations
Experience
Home Health Aide, 10/2016 - Current Options Residential, Inc. – Burnsville, MN,
Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Engaged with patients through participation in activity, which helped boost mood and improve overall memory.
Supported effective care for managed home care patients by observing health status and monitoring conditions.
Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
Recorded vitals and communicated with nurses to provide health updates.
Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
Transported client to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 04/2016 - 10/2018 Good Samaritan Society – Windsor, CO,
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Used mobility devices and lifting equipment to carefully and transport patients.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Provided nursing assistance to residents in 13-bed Nursing care facility.
Direct Support Professional, 10/2008 - 10/2015 Bayada Home Health Care – Fredericksburg, VA,
Documented current patient information to update supervising nurses, including vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to mentally patients.
Administered medications, collected specimens to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Transported client to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Prepared and accompanied patients on public outings, managing safety, behavior and other activities.
Maintained calendar of social, recreational and educational events to enhance patient stays.
Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
Administered medications to optimize patient experiences, monitoring reactions to adjust dosages.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 12/1989 - Austin High School - Decatur, AL GPA:
: , Expected in - J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College - Huntsville, AL GPA:
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