Delaney Jordan Barton
New Palestine,IN
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with over 1,700 hours of direct patient care experience in assisted living and memory care settings. Proven expertise in supporting residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, including assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and effectively communicating changes in patient conditions to nursing staff. Committed to delivering respectful, patient-centered care while collaborating with medical teams in fast-paced environments. Eager to utilize interpersonal and organizational skills as a PCT, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide (HHA) Caregiver
Woodland Terrace of New Palestine
New Palestine, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care for residents in assisted living and memory care, primarily supporting individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and hygiene care.
- Perform peri care, safe transfers, mobility assistance, and fall prevention support.
- Monitor vital signs and fluid intake and report changes in condition to nurses and medication aides.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care to residents and support families during difficult moments.
- Assist with post-mortem care, maintaining dignity and respect for residents and their families.
- Communicate patient status and behavioral changes with nursing staff to ensure coordinated care.
- Accumulated 1,700+ hours of hands-on patient care experience.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and best practices for client interaction and safety.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science (Pre-Allied Health)
Taylor University
Upland, IN05-2026
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Bathing and dressing support
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting and peri care
- Transfer and mobility assistance
- Fall prevention and patient safety
- Fluid intake monitoring
- Dementia and geriatric patient care
- Patient observation and communication
- End-of-life care support
- Documentation
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- HIPAA Training
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health Aide (HHA) Caregiver
Woodland Terrace of New Palestine
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science (Pre-Allied Health)
Taylor University
Volunteer & Community Health Experience
-Taylor University, Community Service Volunteer, Upland, IN
-Invitation Clinic, Volunteer Student Health Educator, Upland, IN