Dedicated home health care worker with a focus on client well-being. Proven skills in personal care, medication administration, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients in home environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Worker
Friends of the Family
Temperance, Michigan
05.2024 - 08.2025
Delivered personal care and assistance to clients in home environments.
Supported clients with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
Administered prescribed medications in accordance with healthcare guidelines.
Documented client progress and communicated significant changes in condition to supervisors, ensuring timely responses to health concerns.
Built trusting relationships with clients to promote emotional support and improve overall well-being.
Partnered with families to identify and address client needs and preferences, enhancing care coordination.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information.
Tracked and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate, to assess client health status. such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate.
Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition was maintained.
Provided transportation services for medical appointments or errands.
Home Health Care Worker
Enhancing Abilities
Toledo, OH
10.2023 - 04.2024
Provided personalized care and assistance to clients in home settings, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
Administered prescribed medications according to established protocols.
Tracked client progress and communicated changes in condition to supervisors, ensuring timely interventions.
Built trusting relationships with clients to foster well-being and improve emotional support.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces.
Adhered to HIPAA regulations when managing confidential information.
Provided transportation services for medical appointments and errands.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Sylvania Township Fire Department
Sylvania, Ohio
05.1993 - 05.2003
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to the community.
Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency situations.
Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
Laid hose lines to establish water supply at fire scenes. and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
Participated in training drills to maintain readiness for various emergency scenarios.
Maintained on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
Communicated effectively with dispatchers and other agencies during incidents.
Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
Conducted fire prevention inspections and educated residents on fire safety practices.
Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
Assessed patient conditions to determine necessary medical interventions. and determined appropriate treatment protocols.
Documented patient information and treatment details for accurate record-keeping.
Operated advanced life support equipment and maintained readiness of medical supplies.
Trained new paramedics on protocols, equipment usage, and team procedures.
Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide reassurance and information.
Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Waterville Fire Department
Waterville, Ohio
05.1983 - 05.1993
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to the community.
Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency situations.
Conducted fire prevention inspections and educated residents on fire safety practices.
Participated in training drills to maintain readiness for various emergency scenarios.
Collaborated with team members during rescue operations to ensure safety protocols.
Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
Documented patient information and treatment details for accurate record-keeping.
Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
10-1989
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Patient assessment
Patient documentation
Care management
HIPAA compliance
Personal assistance
Certification
Med Pass Certified
Timeline
Home Health Care Worker
Friends of the Family
05.2024 - 08.2025
Home Health Care Worker
Enhancing Abilities
10.2023 - 04.2024
Firefighter/Paramedic
Sylvania Township Fire Department
05.1993 - 05.2003
Firefighter/Paramedic
Waterville Fire Department
05.1983 - 05.1993
Associate of Science - Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine