Brooklyn Smith
Bedford,IN
Summary
Dedicated HHA from Vertical Home Health, excelling in compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring. Achieved a significant reduction in patient accidents and infections through meticulous attention to safety and hygiene. Known for enhancing patient comfort and dignity, while adeptly managing essential household tasks. Proven track record in improving client health outcomes and facilitating effective communication between healthcare teams and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HHA
Wellcare Home Health
Bloomington, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Prep Operator
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
Bloomington, IN
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked in a clean room
- Completed tasks in order per instructions
- Worked with a team
- Practiced sanitary and clean room activities
HHA
Adaptive
Bedford, IN
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
HHA
Vertical Home Health
Bedford, IN
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
- Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
- Supported clients with cognitive impairments through engaging mental exercises designed to maintain brain health and function.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Education
GED -
Broadview Learning Center
Bloomington, IN03.2016
Skills
- Laundry services
- Bathing assistance
- Meal preparation
- Errands running
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transfer techniques
- Toileting support
- Dressing and grooming
- Vital signs monitoring
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient positioning
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
HHA
Wellcare Home Health
08.2024 - Current
Prep Operator
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
06.2022 - 08.2024
HHA
Adaptive
08.2018 - 03.2021
HHA
Vertical Home Health
03.2016 - 01.2018
GED -
Broadview Learning Center