Home Health Aide Resume Example All Ways Caring

HOME HEALTH AIDE

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with all aspects of activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.

Quick-learning with aptitude for solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Strong knowledge of history and religion with a strong ability to engage disabled and elderly patients in thought-provoking conversation to provide mental stimulation.

Background in Medical Assistance. Proven history of skilled phlebotomy.

Skills

Community activities
Client documentation
Care plan management
Behavior redirection
Client safety and first aid
Compassionate client care
Knowledge of state regulations

Relationship building
Supervision
Computer skills
Data management
Decision-making
Working collaboratively
Work ethic

Experience

All Ways Caring | Huntington, WVHome Health Aide10/2020 - Current

Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.

Valley View Health Care | Elkhart, INHousekeeper02/2001 - 05/2001

Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide extreme comfort for guests.
Followed manufacturer instructions for using chemicals and equipment to avoid burns, injuries and workplace accidents.
Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of all soiled linen in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.

Cooney Convalescent Home | Helena, MTCertified Nursing Assistant09/1991 - 11/1995

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Used mobility devices and geri chairs equipment to transport patients.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Education and Training

Everest Institute - Cross Lanes | Cross Lanes, WVCertification in Medical Assisting04/2012

3.78 GPA

Jefferson High School | Boulder, MTHigh School Diploma06/1990

Other Experience

Housekeeper

Cleaned homes for elderly friends and family.

Attendant

Cared for the needs of terminally ill friends and family on a voluntary basis.

Homemaker

Preparation of meals; laundry; bookkeeping; housekeeping; attending to cuts and scrapes; entertaining active children; transporting to school, doctor appointments, and extracurricular activities; effective redirection of combative children; close monitoring of children's health and wellness.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

All Ways Caring
Valley View Health Care
Cooney Convalescent Home

School Attended

Everest Institute - Cross Lanes
Jefferson High School

Job Titles Held:

Home Health Aide
Housekeeper
Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

Certification in Medical Assisting
High School Diploma

Home Health Aide Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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