Elizabeth Armantrout
Team Select
Franklin,IN
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Developed exceptional caregiving skills in home healthcare environment, including personalized patient care and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to manage daily living activities and support individuals with diverse needs. Seeking to transition these valuable skills into new field, leveraging background in compassionate service.
Work History
Home Health Aide
3 Months- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, including assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and families, enhancing trust and communication.
- Assisted in implementing care plans tailored to individual client needs, ensuring adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to medical appointments, improving access to healthcare services.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
1 Year 6 Months
- Helped with Bathing, Dressing and Grooming
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Transport to and from appointments
- Companionship
- Medication Reminders
Area Manager
1 Year- Managed Employees
- Ordered supplies for cleaning
- Monthly Inspections
- Evaluations of Employees
- Substitutions for Absent Supervisors and Cleaners
2 Months
- Bathing or sponge baths
- Dressing and Grooming
- Toileting and Incontinence care
- Oral care, Hair care, Shaving
- Changing bed linens
- Repositioning for comfort
- Light help with Mobility/Transfers
- Reporting changes in condition to the nurse
- Providing gentle companionship during visits
Opening Team Member
- Opening Team Member of local and out of state locations
- Crew Chief for various locations
- Trainer of new employees
- Introduced new procedures to staff
- Customer Service for issues & concerns
- Managed and Supervised various store daily tasks
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Cashier (20 years)
Orientation of new employees/classes
Developed training materials
Organizational Skills
Work well as a Team Leader
Home Health Aide Certified
CPR Certified
Vital signs monitoring
Patient care
Meal preparation
Personal hygiene assistance
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
First aid and safety
Mobility support
Recording vital signs
Client documentation
Patient transportation
Home safety assessments
Wound care
Care plan adherence
Physical therapy support
[State] Driver's license
Safety procedures
Transportation assistance
Infection control
Crisis intervention
State regulations
Client safety and first aid
Toileting assistance
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
CPR Training - Sept 2024
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Team Select
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Home Instead, Greenwood
10.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Mainstreet Hospice, Franklin
07.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Area Manager
Clean Team
07.2023 - 07.2024Read More
Opening Team Member
Portillos
07.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Franklin Central High School
High School Diploma
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