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Cassandra Rutherford

22137 Ira Blvd. Warren,MI

Summary

Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Atrium Home And Health Care Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Adapts to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Transports patients to medical appointments and social outings.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Provides compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.

Population Health Specialist

Beaumont ACO
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure their patients receive appropriate treatment and follow up care
  • Developed outreach programs designed to educate individuals about specific health topics and/or diagnosis
  • Worked with insurance companies to resolve billing issues or concerns with coverage or claims

Home Health Care Aide

Kennedy Care
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes
  • Assisted with daily bathing, grooming, hygiene and household chores
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Followed medical instructions as directed by doctors

Resident Specialist

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Monitor and chart client’s behavior
  • Assisted clients with developing a treatment plan for rehabilitation
  • Counseled and assisted clients to resolve conflicts

Patient Care Associate

Sinai-Grace Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Assist patients with ADLs
  • Worked several departments (ER, NICU, etc.)
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team regarding patient care

Education

Patient Care Tech, EKG Tech, Phlebotomy Tech

Greater Horizon Training Institute
Detroit, MI
01.2010

High School Diploma -

Pershing High School
Detroit, MI
05.2007

Skills

  • Wound care
  • Measuring vitals
  • Enemas
  • Massages
  • Catheter care
  • Specimen collection
  • Venipuncture
  • Effective communication
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Atrium Home And Health Care Services
02.2024 - Current

Population Health Specialist

Beaumont ACO
08.2021 - 01.2023

Home Health Care Aide

Kennedy Care
01.2020 - 07.2021

Resident Specialist

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
11.2018 - 12.2019

Patient Care Associate

Sinai-Grace Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2017

Patient Care Tech, EKG Tech, Phlebotomy Tech

Greater Horizon Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Pershing High School
Cassandra Rutherford