Brittany King
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Arum healthcare
Lansdowne
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Checked vital signs daily and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing the daily burden on family members.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated.
Lead Environmental Services Housekeeper
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Philadelphia
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Perform a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain the patient rooms, offices, and hallways.
- Maintained cleanliness within patient care, post-patient care and all nonpatient and public areas including the cleansing of sterile areas.
- Performed necessary linen services operations and replenished supplies in restrooms, lobby areas, and conference rooms.
- Cleaned and sanitized the ER, dialysis and surgery rooms, Set up and organized meeting rooms, Efficiently completed daily assigned tasks.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Trained new employees in departmental procedures and helped in finding cleaning supplies.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
Home Health Aide
Home Care Associates
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
Education
Star Career Academy
Philadelphia, PA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient mobility assistance
- Personal care
- Behavioral observation
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Time management
- Patient transportation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Safety procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dressing assistance
- Dementia care
- Light housekeeping
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Arum healthcare
09.2020 - Current
Lead Environmental Services Housekeeper
Chestnut Hill Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2021
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Hahnemann Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2019
Home Health Aide
Home Care Associates
03.2013 - 08.2016
Star Career Academy
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School