Ashley Bukowski
Harrison
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Compassionate Care Home Health, enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care and effective meal preparation. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support, I consistently improved client satisfaction and independence while ensuring safety and comfort in daily living activities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Compassionate Care Home Health
West Branch, MI
03.2026 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Implemented improvements in care delivery processes, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates effectively to team members.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Janitorial Supervisor
Rost Cleaning Services
Saginaw MI
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervised daily cleaning operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on efficient cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated inventory management for cleaning supplies, optimizing resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain cleanliness standards in facilities.
Sales Associate
Marshalls
Bay City, MI
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained organized sales floor, ensuring products were visually appealing and accessible.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure stock levels met customer demand.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, improving satisfaction rates.
Home Health Aide
Primary Home Health Care
Saginaw, MI
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of dosages.
- Laundry
- Shower/bath
Education
High School Diploma -
Wenona High School
Bay City, MI06-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- Home safety assessments
- ADL support
- Patient transport
- Medical charting
- State Driver's license
- Nutrition management
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Transportation assistance
- Bedside care
- Mobility activities
- Compassionate client care
- Dementia support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Basic housekeeping
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Bathing support
- Cashier
- Stocking
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Compassionate Care Home Health
03.2026 - Current
Janitorial Supervisor
Rost Cleaning Services
08.2019 - 04.2021
Sales Associate
Marshalls
10.2013 - 02.2014
Home Health Aide
Primary Home Health Care
01.2012 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Wenona High School