Gwendolyn Walston
Harrington
Summary
Experienced in delivering compassionate care and support to clients, promoting trust and comfort through effective communication and empathy. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with patient safety protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aveanna Healthcare
04.2018 - Current
- Assist client with daily living activities
- Perform laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed.
- Maintain a clean and safe home environment for client, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assist client with transportation to and from medical visits, therapy sessions and personal errands while maintaining safety protocols.
Home Health Aide
Epic Healthcare
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Assisted with Activities of Daily Living: Provided hands-on support with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure patient comfort and hygiene.
- Provided Mobility Assistance: Helped clients with walking, transferring, and repositioning to prevent falls and maintain mobility.
- Performed Light Housekeeping and Meal Preparation: Maintained a clean and safe living environment, including cooking nutritious meals according to dietary needs.
- Offered Companionship and Emotional Support: Engaged clients in conversation and activities to enhance mental well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
Direct Care Worker
JEVS Human Services
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided mobility assistance, including transferring clients from beds to wheelchairs and assisting with walking.
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented intake.
- Assisted with light housekeeping, including laundry, cleaning, and organizing living spaces.
- Followed care plans and safety protocols to ensure a secure and supportive environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Forest High School
Felton, DE05-1981
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Mobility support
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Aveanna Healthcare
04.2018 - Current
Home Health Aide
Epic Healthcare
09.2015 - 03.2018
Direct Care Worker
JEVS Human Services
08.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Lake Forest High School
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