Jaida Savage
Augusta
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience providing quality care to elderly and disabled clients. Proven ability to build strong and trusting relationships with clients and their families. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and daily activities. Compassionate caregiver dedicated to providing exceptional in-home support and assistance to clients. Brings strong attention to detail and practical approach to tasks such as monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being at all times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
East Central Regional Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient behaviors and documented changes in mental health status.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans alongside healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and provided support during therapeutic activities.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to ensure patient safety.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
Home Health Aide
Lenus In home health
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
- Transported patients to bathroom and provided incontinent care.
- Utilized excellent time management skills to ensure that all assigned duties were completed within the specified timeframe.
- Responded to client requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Recorded patient information, notifying nursing staff of changing or unusual conditions.
- Responsible for coordinating transportation for medical appointments as well as other errands for clients when needed.
- Advised on nutrition and housekeeping, supporting activities of daily living.
- Transported patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
- Monitored patient condition by taking measurements of temperature and blood pressure.
- Observed physical conditions of patients regularly and reported any changes promptly to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including vital signs, medications administered and observed changes in health status.
- Assessed home environment for potential hazards and implemented necessary corrective actions.
- Provided emotional support for clients struggling with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
- Monitored nutrition levels by preparing meals according to dietary guidelines provided by physicians or dietitians.
- Provided catheter care by emptying and recording intake and output.
- Provided compassionate and attentive care to elderly patients in their homes.
- Prepared and served meals in alignment with established dietary restrictions.
- Assisted mobility-challenged patients with access to beds, baths, and wheelchairs.
- Changed bed linens and completed laundry tasks to maintain comfortable living quarters.
- Bathed patients and assisted with ADLs, promoting autonomy while monitoring safety.
Home Health Aide
Lenus In home health
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
- Transported patients to bathroom and provided incontinent care.
- Utilized excellent time management skills to ensure that all assigned duties were completed within the specified timeframe.
- Responded to client requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Recorded patient information, notifying nursing staff of changing or unusual conditions.
- Responsible for coordinating transportation for medical appointments as well as other errands for clients when needed.
- Advised on nutrition and housekeeping, supporting activities of daily living.
- Transported patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
- Monitored patient condition by taking measurements of temperature and blood pressure.
- Observed physical conditions of patients regularly and reported any changes promptly to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including vital signs, medications administered and observed changes in health status.
- Assessed home environment for potential hazards and implemented necessary corrective actions.
- Provided emotional support for clients struggling with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
- Monitored nutrition levels by preparing meals according to dietary guidelines provided by physicians or dietitians.
- Provided catheter care by emptying and recording intake and output.
- Provided compassionate and attentive care to elderly patients in their homes.
- Prepared and served meals in alignment with established dietary restrictions.
- Assisted mobility-challenged patients with access to beds, baths, and wheelchairs.
- Changed bed linens and completed laundry tasks to maintain comfortable living quarters.
- Bathed patients and assisted with ADLs, promoting autonomy while monitoring safety.
Personal Care Assistant
Brightstar
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Employed compassionate care when providing personal hygiene services to individuals requiring assistance.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and performed services.
- Provided clients with communication assistance, typing correspondence and obtaining information for them.
Personal Care Assistant
Brightstar
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Employed compassionate care when providing personal hygiene services to individuals requiring assistance.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and performed services.
- Provided clients with communication assistance, typing correspondence and obtaining information for them.
Personal Care Assistant
Azalea homecare
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Employed compassionate care when providing personal hygiene services to individuals requiring assistance.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Encouraged positive behaviors while discouraging negative behaviors using appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight.
- Engaged in activities that promoted socialization among clients such as playing games or reading stories.
- Protected health information according to HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Maintained client confidentiality as required by HIPAA laws and regulations.
Personal Care Assistant
Azalea homecare
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Employed compassionate care when providing personal hygiene services to individuals requiring assistance.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Encouraged positive behaviors while discouraging negative behaviors using appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight.
- Engaged in activities that promoted socialization among clients such as playing games or reading stories.
- Protected health information according to HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Maintained client confidentiality as required by HIPAA laws and regulations.
Resident Assistant
Barclay house
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
- Undressed, washed, and dressed patients to provide personal hygiene assistance.
- Displayed excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with peers, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Planned programs and activities designed to promote wellness and create living environment conducive to personal growth.
- Utilized time management techniques while completing assigned tasks within specified deadlines.
- Answered patient call signals to determine patient needs.
- Cleaned and tidied up resident or patient rooms and other common areas around facility to maintain organized, welcoming space.
- Demonstrated organizational abilities by maintaining records of resident safety, security, and behavior issues.
- Prepared and served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Reviewed communication log before every shift for any special instructions.
- Observed resident functioning and reported changes in condition or behavior to supervisor.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop and implement resident care plans and goals.
- Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and resident care techniques.
- Made regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas were safe and secure.
- Directed and participated in recreational activities for residents.
- Provided emergency first aid and summoned medical assistance for critical situations.
- Answered telephones, routed calls, and delivered messages to support facility communications.
- Supervised students' housekeeping work to verify completion.
- Observed students to detect and report unusual behavior.
Resident Assistant
Barclay house
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
- Undressed, washed, and dressed patients to provide personal hygiene assistance.
- Displayed excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with peers, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Planned programs and activities designed to promote wellness and create living environment conducive to personal growth.
- Utilized time management techniques while completing assigned tasks within specified deadlines.
- Answered patient call signals to determine patient needs.
- Cleaned and tidied up resident or patient rooms and other common areas around facility to maintain organized, welcoming space.
- Demonstrated organizational abilities by maintaining records of resident safety, security, and behavior issues.
- Prepared and served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Reviewed communication log before every shift for any special instructions.
- Observed resident functioning and reported changes in condition or behavior to supervisor.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop and implement resident care plans and goals.
- Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and resident care techniques.
- Made regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas were safe and secure.
- Directed and participated in recreational activities for residents.
- Provided emergency first aid and summoned medical assistance for critical situations.
- Answered telephones, routed calls, and delivered messages to support facility communications.
- Supervised students' housekeeping work to verify completion.
- Observed students to detect and report unusual behavior.
Education
Certification in Clinical Medical Assisting - undefined
Miller-motte technical college
Augusta08.2025
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Patient care
- Housekeeping
Certification
- BLS
- First Aid/AED
Personal Information
Title: Home Health Aide
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
East Central Regional Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Brightstar
01.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Brightstar
01.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Azalea homecare
09.2022 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Azalea homecare
09.2022 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide
Lenus In home health
06.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Lenus In home health
06.2021 - Current
Resident Assistant
Barclay house
05.2021 - 09.2022
Resident Assistant
Barclay house
05.2021 - 09.2022
Certification in Clinical Medical Assisting - undefined
Miller-motte technical college