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HOME HEALTH AIDE
Skills
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Quality program protocols
  • Compassionate client care
  • Community activities
  • Client documentation
  • Care plan management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Organization
  • Supervision
  • Project organization
  • Communications
  • Problem resolution
  • Team building
  • First Aid/CPR
Education and Training
12/2011
High School Diploma
Winchester Community High SchoolWinchester, IN

Completed and Passed all necessary credits in order to graduate early.

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science
Ivy Tech Community CollegeRichmond,IN
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science
Bryant And Stratton CollegeGetzville, NY
Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in providing support to elderly clients by utilizing effective communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick-learning with aptitude for solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Experience
Home Health AideSummers Pointe | Winchester, IN11/2019 - 01/2020
  • Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Monitored and reported clients' progress.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
  • Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
  • Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
Housekeeping AideRest Haven | Greenville, OH03/2019 - 08/2019
  • Partnered with housekeeping team to maintain compliance with OSHA requirements and risk management protocol.
  • Used dusting and polishing skills to leave clean and shiny appearance on all surfaces.
  • Disposed of hazardous materials in appropriate containers.
  • Swept, mopped, waxed and vacuumed carpeted and hard surface floors.
  • Replaced linens and made beds efficiently to meet demanding daily schedules.
  • Utilized personal protective equipment reduce chemical splashing incidents.
  • Contributed recommendations to leadership team to improve cleaning procedures.
  • Logged and documented cleaning activities and reported on issues.
  • Exceeded company standards for cleanliness, sanitation and presentation.
  • Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
  • Resolved guest issues with room quality and cleanliness to improve satisfaction and service.
  • Removed soiled linens from guest rooms, replacing with fresh towels, sheets and toiletries.
  • Tracked cleaning supplies and inventory, reordering when necessary to maintain appropriate stock.
  • Verified each completed room against standard plans to maintain consistency.
  • Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
  • Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures and maintain safe environment.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Organized supplies for efficient use based on expected customer needs.
  • Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
  • Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Followed manufacturer instructions for using chemicals and equipment to avoid burns, injuries and workplace accidents.
  • Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
  • Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
  • Managed client laundry with proper care and attention to needs of different linens and articles of clothing.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of all soiled linen in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
  • Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
Dietary AideRandolph Nursing Home | Winchester, IN06/2017 - 10/2018
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
  • Helped patients with special needs eat meals with kindness and patience.
  • Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest research and trends through extended education and professional development courses.
  • Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
  • Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
  • Researched and identified ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices.
  • Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
  • Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
  • Devised meal plans in line with patients' age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.
  • Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet nutritional needs of each resident.
  • Assessed clients' overall physical health with body composition scale measurements.
  • Reviewed records and assessed nutritional condition of at-risk residents by recognizing unplanned weight changes and other issues.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Summers Pointe
  • Rest Haven
  • Randolph Nursing Home

School Attended

  • Winchester Community High School
  • Ivy Tech Community College
  • Bryant And Stratton College

Job Titles Held:

  • Home Health Aide
  • Housekeeping Aide
  • Dietary Aide

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science
    Some College (No Degree) - Medical Science

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