CANDIE LILLIE
Sparta,MI
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management. Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. skilled in monitoring vital signs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptable. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
First Light Home Care
Rockford, MI
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assessed the physical condition of clients on an ongoing basis including reporting any changes in health status to supervisor.
- Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
- Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
- Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
Nurse Technician
Spectrum Health United Hospital
Greenville, MI
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on patient treatment plans.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical equipment following established procedures.
- Ensured all patient information was kept confidential according to HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to check on patients' comfort level.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing technician duties.
- Assisted physicians during examinations, treatments and diagnostic tests as required.
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Home Health LLC
Stanton, MI
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
Education
Associate of Science - MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
05-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice Care
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Patient transportation
- Progress Documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Care Plan Adherence
- ADL support
- Medical Charting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver - First Light Home Care
05.2018 - 05.2022
Nurse Technician - Spectrum Health United Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
Home Health Aide - Comfort Care Home Health LLC
05.2014 - 05.2018
Montcalm Community College - Associate of Science, MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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