Heather Tabb
Pekin
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Hospice Aide at VITAS. Skilled in providing emotional support and end-of-life care, I excel in fostering trust and comfort for patients and families. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and enhance patient dignity through personalized assistance and attentive care.
Experienced with empathetic patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity for hospice patients. Utilizes strong communication skills to coordinate with healthcare teams and support families. Knowledge of end-of-life care practices and emotional support techniques.
Hospice care professional skilled in patient support, personal care, and emotional assistance. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve compassionate and effective care. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring seamless integration with changing care needs. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and attention to detail foster comforting environment for patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
VITAS
03.2015 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
CNA
Pekin Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Illinois Central College
East Peoria05-2014
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of CHAPS score improvements as a CHAPS Ambassador.
Awards
2022 VITAS BEST AWARD of the year top honors nation wide
2018 VITAS BEST AWARD program 35
Timeline
Hospice Aide
VITAS
03.2015 - Current
CNA
Pekin Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2015
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Illinois Central College
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