Home Health Patient Care

TERRIONA BUFORD

Indianapolis, IN *****

********.*@******.*** / 317-***-****

SUMMARY

Compassionate home health aide with current department of health certification. Brings several years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Skilled at closely monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding, bathing and grooming, positioning and range of motion exercises. Certified Nursing Assistance for nearly 8 years. Clinical Certified Medical Assistance for 2 years. My goals are to best serve patients by experience and knowledge of patient care.

SKILLS

People skills

Communication skills

Transferable Skills

Management Skills

Adaptability

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Alzheimer's care

Nutrition management

Acute and rehabilitative care

Clinical information systems

EXPERIENCE

Home Care Provider / Help At Home Health Care - Indianapolis 10/2024 - Current Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques. Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being. Ensured compliance with all laws governing home health care services. Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands. Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health. Direct Support Professional / ResCare - Indianapolis 12/2023 - 02/2025 Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities. Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge. Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living. Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones. CNA / Plainfield Nursing Home - Mooresville 08/2023 - 01/2024 Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately. Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature. Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs. Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas. Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene. C.N.A / Friendship Village - Kalamazoo, Michigan 11/2021 - 04/2022 Assisted individuals with daily activities

TB

Hospice care

Care for pets

Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes. Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately. Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers. Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations. Landscape Forms 08/2021 - 11/2021

Operated a CNC machine

Inspected wood

C.N.A / Wyndmoor of Castleton - Indianapolis 04/2020 - 06/2021 Assisted individuals with daily activities

Hospice care

Acute care

Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes. Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately. Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers. Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables. Customer Service Associate / Lowes - Indianapolis, IN 11/2020 - 01/2021 Took incoming calls

Assisted customers with Lowes's account

Strengthened customer retention by offering discount options. Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.

Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues. Provided information about products and services available to customers. Picker / Amazon - Indianapolis, IN 06/2020 - 08/2020 Operated a P.I.T machine

Picked product that could be 60 ft in the air

Communicated effectively with team members regarding order status updates. Packed orders securely for shipment, ensuring accuracy and quality. Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety. Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards. Direct Support Professional / ResCare - Indianapolis, IN 06/2017 - 06/2020 Assisted individuals with disorders with daily activities Transport

Scheduling appointments

Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities. Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes. Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones. Internship / Pike Career Stem Center 04/2017 - 05/2017 Experience what a day was like being a school nurse Bagger / Kroger's 04/2015 - 05/2017

Bagged groceries

Ran register

Gathered carts

Customers satisfaction

Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including floors, counters, and shelves. Loaded and unloaded items from machines, carts and dollies. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Nursing Expected in 04/2026

IvyTech Community College (Lawrence Campus) - Indianapolis, IN Certified Clinical Medical Assisting 11/2019

Vincennes University (Mooresville Campus) - Mooresville, IN High School Diploma 06/2017

Pike High School - Indianapolis, IN

Certified Nursing Assistant 04/2017

IvyIech Community College - Indianapolis, IN

CERTIFICATIONS

C.N.A., Pike STEAM Center (IvyTech Community College), 04/01/17, Present CCMA, Vincennes University, 11/01/19, Present

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Summer 2012, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, Cleaned up the north side of Kalamazoo. Summer 2015, Nashville, TN, 37220, Cleaned up McFerrin park.

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