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Amrit Bajwa-Pettit

Fullerton

Summary

Compassionate Home Care Provider with extensive experience in In Home Supportive Services, specializing in patient care and medication management. Recognized for enhancing client well-being through effective communication and tailored care plans. Proven track record in fostering emotional support and maintaining safety for clients with diverse needs. Dedicated to promoting patient progress and wellness through vigilant monitoring and education on healthy habits.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider

In Home Supportive Services
Anaheim
04.2017 - Current
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Provided transportation to medical appointments and errands.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
  • Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
  • Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on each client's needs.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their physical and mental needs.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge on current trends in home health care practices.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Education

Teaching

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
03-2021

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication management
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Care plan development
  • Light housekeeping
  • Nutritional meal planning
  • Companionship provision
  • Medication administration
  • Mobility assistance
  • Record keeping
  • Client transportation
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Home safety assessments
  • Patient transportation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Meal preparation
  • Care plan assessment
  • Care plan adherence
  • Fall prevention
  • Recording vital signs
  • State regulations
  • Progress documentation
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Patient activity planning
  • Preventive care monitoring
  • Housekeeping
  • Wound care
  • Cognitive behavioral support
  • Transportation coordination
  • End-of-life care
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Dementia care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient advocacy
  • Client documentation
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Compassionate client care
  • Medical appointment coordination
  • Infection control
  • Post-operative care assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Special dietary needs
  • First aid and safety
  • Community activities

  • Behavioral management
  • Bedbound patient care
  • Patient comfort measures
  • Light exercise assistance
  • Recreational engagement
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Case management experience
  • Patient assistance
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Medication monitoring
  • Ca Driver's license
  • Medical charting
  • Dressing assistance
  • Bathing assistance

Languages

English And Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Home Care Provider

In Home Supportive Services
04.2017 - Current

Teaching

Fullerton College
Amrit Bajwa-Pettit