Elbea Smith
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Caregiver with experience at Comfort Keepers, skilled in compassionate care and vital signs monitoring. Successfully enhanced client independence through effective mobility assistance and meal preparation. Advocated for patient needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes while maintaining a safe environment. Committed to improving overall wellness and quality of life for clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Monitored health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients, adhering to safety protocols.
- Supported clients with mobility aids, enhancing independence and confidence.
- Documented care provided in client records accurately and promptly.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families about care needs and preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they received appropriate services and resources.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Home Health Caregiver
Home Instead/Honor
12.2018 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients, adhering to safety protocols.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA05-2013
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Fall prevention
- Documentation
- Dressing assistance
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
05.2025 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
Home Instead/Honor
12.2018 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Geneva College
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