Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Committed Healthcare professional offering 5 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in elderly care with passion for helping others.
Skills
Patient Care
Dementia Knowledge
Home Health Care
Bathing
Patient Bathing
Good listening skills
Compassion
Responsible
TEXAS Certified medication aide
Work History
Home Health Care Provider, 03/2020 to Current Adventist Healthcare – Rockville, MD,
Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as feeding and grooming, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings, including companionship and personal care assistance.
Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
CNA, 02/2019 to 12/2020 Adventist Healthcare – Silver Spring, MD,
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Cared for average of 6 patients per day in retirement facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CNA, 04/2020 to 08/2020 Five Star Quality Care, Inc. – Topeka, KS,
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep supervisors informed of changes.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering patch treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Caregiver, 01/2017 to 06/2019 Belmont Village – City, STATE,
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Transported one patient daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
GED: , Expected in FAITH INSTITUDE OF HEALTH SCIENCE - Houston, TX, GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Practical Nursing, Expected in 03/1992 SCHOOL OF NURSING CALABAR - NIGERIA, GPA:
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