ADRIANE S. PURDY
Raleigh
Summary
Experienced private home health aid with 10 plus years of hands-on experience, providing personalized care to elderly clients in private homes. Expertise in managing daily care Routines assisting with mobility and developing strong relationships with patients and families. Certified in first aid and c p r with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for private clients.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home
01.2016 - 2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Internationally experienced
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Wisdom Senior Care Cary
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Provide home health services in home
- Assist clients with ADL care (morning routines, bathing, oral, etc.)
- Help maintain a scheduling of appointments and therapies
- Prepare daily meals
- Keep clients living areas clean (light housekeeping)
- Provide companionship when needed or requested (conversation, puzzles, crafts, cards, walks, etc.)
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home
2022 - 2024
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Interim Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Rehabilitation facility team duties
- Assisted nurse with wound care for pressure ulcers bed sores and surgical site wounds
- Assisted patients with bathing Oral Care hygiene grooming and feeding and elimination
- Transported patients it's between rooms and appointments or test locations
- Maintain accurate records of patient care condition progress and concerns
- Assisted in cleansing, enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigation
Forensic Mental Health Technician
Central Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Provide leadership for the team by assessing client strengths and needs to guide team activities.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with clients and team members.
- Offer individual therapy using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis and Motivational Interviewing.
- Compile detailed psychosocial histories and evaluations to formulate treatment plans.
- Participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning reviews.
- Conduct crisis intervention, coordinate with crisis teams, and support client well-being.
- Assist clients in building independent living skills and community integration.
- Monitor clients for compliance with Least Restrictive Alternatives (LRA).
Mental Health Tech
Holly Hill Mental Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Observation of all patients
- Admit and discharge patients
- Provide CPI trained strategy techniques
Raleigh Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supporting patients daily living needs including feeding and bathing
- Change sterile dressing
- Monitor vital signs
Education
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gericare Health Services
Durham, NC01-2017
Skills
- Medication organization
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Compassionate client care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Care plan implementation
- Behavioral management
- Patient transport
Timeline
Forensic Mental Health Technician
Central Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
Mental Health Tech
Holly Hill Mental Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Wisdom Senior Care Cary
01.2019 - 01.2023
Interim Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2022
Raleigh Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 01.2018
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home
01.2016 - 2019
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home
2022 - 2024
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gericare Health Services