Lafayette Harrison
Chesapeake
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with a strong focus on compassionate care, patient monitoring, and personalized care planning. Skilled in enhancing patient independence and well-being through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Health Care
Virginia Beach
03.2017 - 11.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
- Provided companionship to clients, enhancing their emotional well-being and reducing feelings of isolation.
- Monitored vital signs regularly and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with family members to discuss patient progress and care updates.
- Educated clients on health management techniques to promote independence and self-care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and observations for compliance.
DSP
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
Williamsburg
02.2018 - 10.2025
- Provided direct support to clients in daily living activities, enhancing their independence and wellbeing.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and engagement among clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for clients.
- Documented client progress and interventions accurately in compliance with facility standards.
- Conducted safety checks to maintain a secure environment for clients and staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norfolk Healthcare Center
Norfolk
03.2014 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients by assisting with daily living activities.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
Education
Nurse Aid - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia, VA08-2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personalized care planning
- Documentation compliance
- Infection control protocols
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
DSP
Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2025
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Health Care
03.2017 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norfolk Healthcare Center
03.2014 - 04.2024
Nurse Aid - Nursing
Tidewater Community College