Patient Care In-Home Caregiver

***************@*****.*** 803-***-**** **** */* Holmes Ave, COLUMBIA, SC 29203

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I'm experienced and knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. As well as devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. I’m also dedicated to creating a workplace culture consistent with the organization’s mission and values. Pursues challenging new role and offers expertise combined with quality-focused mindset. Just an overall hard worker with whatever job is acquired. WORK HISTORY

MUSC Health - Downtown. COLUMBIA, SC

Patient Care Tech / Nurse Tech 02/28/2022 – Current

• Assist patients with dressing, grooming, feeding, and medical needs.

• Check vital signs every four hours, or as needed directed by supervision.

• Checking blood sugar glucose levels as needed (EX. AC/HS, Q4, Q3, Q2, Q1).

• Assists nurses with dressing changes, procedure preparation, patient transfer, palliative care, postpartum care, etc…

• Provide foley catheter care as well as assisting with insertion of the foley.

• Keeping a close eye on behavior and emotional responses of patients to address concerns.

• Provide mobility assistance such as walking and regular activity to patients.

• Provide patients and families with emotional support.

• Being a preceptor to new trainees with and without experience.

• Being active in codes.

All Caregivers, LLC. LEXINGTION, SC

In-Home Caregiver 04/2023 - 08/2023

• Completed entries in logbooks, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

• Monitored progress and documented patient health SKILLS

• Covid Symptom Screening

• Dependable and Cooperative

• Critical Thinking

• Attention to Detail

• Multitasking and Organization

• Verbal and Written

Communication

• Handling Complaints

• Employee Training and

Supervision

• Documentation and

Recordkeeping

• Customer Service

• Microsoft Office

• Team Player

• Data Entry

• Training and Motivation

EDUCATION

C. A. Johnson High School

Columbia, SC

05/25/2017

High School Diploma

PATCH Career Institute

North Charleston, SC

03/10/2024

Med Tech Certification

Jazmine Brown

status changes to keep the care team updated.

• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

• Offered patients and families emotional support.

• Also, an aid to children on the spectrum (autistic). Homecare Solutions SC, LLC. COLUMBIA, SC

In-Home Caregiver 08/2020 - 04/2021

• Assisting with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.

• Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

• Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.

• Provided mobility assistance.

• Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.

• Completed entries in logbooks, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

• Checked vital signs on daily basis.

• Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.

• Administered medication as directed by physician.

• Provided transportation and appointments management.

• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition. REFRENCES:

Christina Hopkins Alexia Wilson Lillie Smith

Number: 803-***-**** Number: 864-***-**** Number: 803-***-**** Email: **********@*****.*** Email: ******.******@*****.*** Email: *******@*****.***

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