Carleen Bickham
Cypress,USA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Medforce Medical Service
Houston, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient morale.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Provided personal care and support to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility needs.
Certified Personal Trainer
Self Employed
Cypress, Texas
06.2001 - 04.2019
- Designed personalized fitness programs for diverse client needs.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions to improve client performance.
- Demonstrated proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Motivated clients through positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Brought greater levels of health to clients weekly through one-on-one customized personal training.
- Provided personalized fitness programs tailored to individual needs.
Legal Secretary
Attorney Jeffrey Bickham
Houston, TX
06.2005 - 05.2011
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorney's review.
- Managed attorney's calendar, scheduling appointments and court dates.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
- Assisted with client communications, ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
Medical Assistant
Houston Heart Associates
Houston, TX
07.2001 - 06.2005
- Assisted patients with scheduling appointments and managing their medical records.
- Prepared examination rooms by sanitizing equipment and organizing supplies.
- Recorded patient medical histories and vital signs for physician review.
- Do all the EKG for physician to review
Chiropractor's Assistant
Memorial Chiropractic
Houston, TX
11.1998 - 06.2001
- Assisted patients with appointments and managed front desk operations.
- Prepared treatment rooms and maintained cleanliness of equipment and tools.
- Educated patients on chiropractic procedures and post-treatment care.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to maintain patient care continuity.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained organized appointment calendars.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Chiropractic Assistant
Michael Johnson D.C. & West Houston Rehab
Houston, TX
02.1992 - 11.1998
- Assisted patients with daily activities and rehabilitation exercises.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient intake processes efficiently.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Supported chiropractors during patient assessments and therapies.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Scheduled appointments for patients both in person and over the phone.
- Assisted chiropractors with treatments including applying hot and cold packs, ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation.
- Assisted with patient intake, including taking vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Provided assistance with other duties as assigned by chiropractor or office manager.
- Greeted patients, verified insurance and collected co-payments.
- Accurately entered data into computer systems related to patient visits or treatments received.
- Monitored appointment schedules throughout the day to ensure proper flow of operations.
- Assisted with exercises and rehabilitation activities prescribed by the chiropractor.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beneva Nursing Pavilion
Sarasota, Florida
02.1989 - 01.1992
- Assist with ADL’s
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belle Haven Nursing Home
Quakertown, Pennsylvania
07.1986 - 01.1989
- Assisted residents with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Charting
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Certified Personal Trainer - Certified Personal Trainer
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA 11.2010 - 06/2011
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 300 Hrs.
Sarasota Vo-Tech
Sarasota, FLSkills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Organizational and Time Management
Team Collaboration
Multitasking abilities
Physical therapy exercises and stretches
Therapeutic Modalities
Patient intake and Assessments
Empathy and Patient Care
Office Administration
Medical Terminology
Nutrition Management
Care Plan Management
Dementia Support
ADL Support
Certification
- Home Health Aide
- Certified Personal Trainer
- CNA
- CPR, AED and First Aid
- Alzheimer's Disease.
- Psychiatric Disorders & Treatments
- Understanding Bipolar Disorders
- Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior & Substance Abuse
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Medforce Medical Service
10.2019 - Current
Certified Personal Trainer - Certified Personal Trainer
Penn Foster Career School
11.2010 - 06/2011
Legal Secretary
Attorney Jeffrey Bickham
06.2005 - 05.2011
Medical Assistant
Houston Heart Associates
07.2001 - 06.2005
Certified Personal Trainer
Self Employed
06.2001 - 04.2019
Chiropractor's Assistant
Memorial Chiropractic
11.1998 - 06.2001
Chiropractic Assistant
Michael Johnson D.C. & West Houston Rehab
02.1992 - 11.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beneva Nursing Pavilion
02.1989 - 01.1992
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belle Haven Nursing Home
07.1986 - 01.1989
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 300 Hrs.
Sarasota Vo-Tech