Brittany Harris
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
homecare
epichealthservices
Philadelphia
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
- Administered medications according to care plans and schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress notes consistently.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to discuss patient needs and updates regularly.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients through routine housekeeping tasks.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices effectively.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkway West
Philadelphia, PA06-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care plans
- Medication administration
- Care documentation
- Safety protocols
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Effective communication
- Emotional support provision
- Attention to detail
- Psychological support
- Care plan adherence
- Medication organization
- Housekeeping
- Personal care services
- Client documentation
- Nutrition management
- Compassionate client care
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Dressing assistance
Affiliations
- Love to garden and cook. knowledge of farm to kitchen meals.
Additional Self description
- Hard working and driven young woman that loves, music, singing and interacting with other.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
homecare
epichealthservices
02.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Parkway West