Rahsheema S. Outlaw
Philadelphia
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/MedTech
Springfield Senior Living
Philadelphia, PA
- Prepared meals for special diets, Gave out medication as needed and changed depends.
Social Services Assistant
Deer Meadows Nursing Home
Philadelphia, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and services.
- Conducted intake interviews to gather client information and needs.
- Facilitated communication between clients and social service providers.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and case progress.
- Developed support plans tailored to individual client needs.
Patient Care Technician
Oxford Enhanced Living
Langhorne, PA
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Patient Care Technician
Symphony Manor Care
Feasterville, PA
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within patient care areas.
- Supported patients during rehabilitation exercises, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health records systems.
Home Healthcare Specialist
Freedom Home Care
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate effective treatment strategies.
Patient Care Technician
Oxford Rehabilitation Center
Langhorne, PA
10.2022 - 03.2023
Teachers Assistant-TSS
Jets Staffing/Brightside Academy
Philadelphia, PA
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted teacher as needed, Created Lesson Plans and interacted w/ autistic children to keep them on task during class
Direct Support Professional
Kindred Heart LLP
Philadelphia, PA
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Performed health care related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists.
- Transported clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices and on outings, using a motor vehicle.
- Trained family members to provide bedside care.
- Provided clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence and obtaining information for them.
Home Health Aide
Cas Home Care
Philadelphia, PA
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Administered prescribed oral medications under written direction of physician and as directed by home care nurse and aide.
- Cared for children who were disabled and who have sick and disabled parents.
- Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.
- Changed bed linens, wash and iron patients' laundry, and clean patients' quarters.
Dietetic Technician
Greenleaf Nursing Home
Philadelphia, PA
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Observed patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
- Prepared a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- Analyzed menus and recipes standardize recipes and test new products.
- Planned menus and diets and guide individuals and families in food selections.
Personal and Home Care Aide
Total Health
Philadelphia, PA
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Performed health care related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
Education
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PIT Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Philadelphia, PA01.2013
Nurse Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - undefined
Leahy Care Givers
Philadelphia, PA01.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Crooked Placed Made Straight
Philadelphia, PA01.2007
Skills
- Over five years of experience working with mentally and physically disabled patients
- Ability to work in a quick manner within a fast paced environment
- Sound knowledge of preparing and dispensing meals based on individually planned menus
- In depth knowledge of developing activities and curriculum based on individual patient’s limitations and scope
- Self directed with the capability to work with little or no direct supervision
- Proven ability to communicate clinical information in an accurate and friendly way
- Ability to assist patients with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living)
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Social Services Assistant
Deer Meadows Nursing Home
08.2025 - Current
Home Healthcare Specialist
Freedom Home Care
10.2024 - 02.2025
Patient Care Technician
Oxford Enhanced Living
11.2023 - 11.2025
Patient Care Technician
Symphony Manor Care
12.2022 - 05.2025
Patient Care Technician
Oxford Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
Teachers Assistant-TSS
Jets Staffing/Brightside Academy
03.2018 - 09.2018
Direct Support Professional
Kindred Heart LLP
05.2013 - 10.2013
Home Health Aide
Cas Home Care
09.2011 - 12.2012
Dietetic Technician
Greenleaf Nursing Home
09.2008 - 04.2010
Personal and Home Care Aide
Total Health
06.2007 - 09.2008
CNA/MedTech
Springfield Senior Living
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PIT Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Nurse Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - undefined
Leahy Care Givers
High School Diploma - undefined
Crooked Placed Made Straight