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Ashley West

Chicago Heights,IL

Summary

Accomplished Home Health Aide with Addus Home Health Care, skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Enhanced client independence and satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Improved home safety by 30% through proactive assessments and adjustments. Proficient in care plan management, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care
  • 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.
  • 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.

Hairstylist

Self Employed Services
1997 - Current
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
  • Collaborated with fellow stylists to create a positive work environment and share best practices.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcomes.
  • Successfully managed a high volume of clients during peak hours while maintaining a calm and efficient demeanor.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Achieved consistent positive feedback from clients regarding their experience at the salon due in part to attentive listening skills during consultations.

Home Care Provider

Dors Home Health Care
2023 - 2024
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
  • Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, contributing to improved overall health for patients.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Improved patient well-being with regular monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and personal care assistance.
  • Managed medical appointments, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely access to necessary services.

Assembly Line Worker

Recycle Paper Greetings
2005 - 2007
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education

GED -

Bloom Township
Chicago Heights, IL
2001

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Care plan management
  • Home safety assessments

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care

Hairstylist

Self Employed Services
1997 - Current

Home Care Provider

Dors Home Health Care
2023 - 2024

Assembly Line Worker

Recycle Paper Greetings
2005 - 2007

GED -

Bloom Township

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