Committed Healthcare professional offering 7 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in communicating with others and have a passion for helping them.
Skills
Community integration
Progress documentation
Companionship and emotional support
Patient-focused care
Care Plan Management
Administering Medication
Patient Care
State Regulations Knowledge
Clinical Quality Program Standards
Care Plan Assessment
Bathing
Patient Bathing
First Aid and Safety
Behavioral Management
Case management
Compassionate
Adaptable
Compassionate caregiver
Infection Control
Efficient and reliable team player
Culinary talent
Wound Care
Trustworthy companion
Education
Granite Falls High SchoolGranite Falls, WAExpected in 06/1993High School Diploma:GPA:Status
Certifications
HCA - Home Care Aide
Work History
Sunrise Senior LivingHCA
Columbia, MD, 07/201403/2021
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with mental and pysical conditions to promote better nutrition.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
Provided patients with assistance in completing tasks effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Salvation Army UsaChildcare Worker
Plainfield, NJ, 08/200011/2003
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Dedicated 3 years working closely with neurodiverse children at various levels.
Offered top-notch care to 10+ children at once, ranging in age from 1 years old to 12 years old.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and potty train.
Administered prescribed medication in pill and liquid format.
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and circle time..
Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Salvation Army UsaDaycare Worker
Plattsburgh, NY, 09/199603/1999
Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Offered top-notch care to 10+ children at once, ranging in ages from 1 years old to 12 years old.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
Our Saviors Luthern DaycareChildcare Worker
City, STATE, 08/199304/1995
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Dedicated 2 years working closely with neurodiverse children at various levels.
Offered top-notch care to 10+ children at once, ranging in age from 1 year old to 12 years old.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and [Task] leading by example.
Administered prescribed medication in pill, liquid format.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts, and circle time.
Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
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