Experience

IN-HOME ATTENDANT SERVICES, LTD.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Healthcare Services Provider

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Working for a client overseen by a mid-sized primary home care agency, that’s a provider of Home and Community-Based Services, through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Ensures that the patient remains in compliance with government aid programs eligibility. Acts as a liaison between the patient, healthcare professionals, and the home health agency. Performs timesheet maintenance through Vesta Consumer Directed Verification (CDV). Manages medical supply inventory. Assists the patient with financial management. Determines specific needs and provides the most appropriate level of services to preserve the patient’s quality of health. Provides compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being. Monitors the patient's overall health and notes any significant changes. Stays active in the patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns. Show less



Texas Home Health

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Patient Care Assistant

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Cared for a patient managed by a large home health agency, that’s licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support the patient's nutritional needs. Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Helped the patient maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments. Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help the patient achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals. Assisted the patient with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming. Supported the patient with mental and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs. Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate the patient in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles. Evaluated the patient to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically-relevant symptoms. Turned and positioned the bed-bound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. Built strong relationship with the patient to deliver emotional support and companionship. Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management. Show less