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Karen Meeks

Gales Ferry,CT

Summary

Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust. Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Homehealth Aide

Comfort Keepers Home Care
Waterford, CT
01.2022 - Current
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.

Home Health Aide,CNA

Comfort Keepers Home Care
Ft Myers, FL
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing

Florida College of Medical Careers
Tampa, FL
06-1988

Skills

  • Patient transportation
  • Care plan assessment
  • Client documentation
  • Medication organization
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Progress documentation
  • Family caregiver education

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month thru Comfort Keepers

Timeline

Homehealth Aide

Comfort Keepers Home Care
01.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide,CNA

Comfort Keepers Home Care
09.2019 - 09.2021

Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing

Florida College of Medical Careers
Karen Meeks