Denise Hardimon
Personal Care Assistant
Alton,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to deliver compassionate and reliable care to clients. Proven experience in assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring client comfort and safety. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently contributes to collaborative, supportive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Help at Home
Wood River, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with families and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
Scheduler
Senior Services Plus
Alton, IL
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Coordinated schedules for service delivery, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing conflicts.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive scheduling systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with staff to identify scheduling needs and prioritize client services effectively.
- Streamlined appointment processes, reducing wait times and improving client satisfaction rates.
Housekeeping Aide
River's Crossing
Alton, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily cleaning operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on efficient housekeeping practices and protocols.
- Assisted in training new hires on housekeeping standards and procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Prepared rooms with top-notch standards every time.
Housekeeper
BJC Hospital
Alton, IL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across patient rooms and common areas.
- Utilized cleaning equipment and chemicals in compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted inventory management of cleaning supplies to ensure availability.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address specific cleaning needs for patient care.
Health Care Aide
Residential Options
Alton, IL
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided compassionate care to clients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Personal Caregiver
DORS
East Alton, IL
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and personal independence.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management to ensure health and safety.
- Developed tailored care plans based on individual needs, promoting personalized attention and care outcomes.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments, ensuring timely access to necessary services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, ILSkills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Medication management
- Client transportation
- Multitasking and organization
- Records maintenance
- Incident reporting
- Documentation
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Cooking and meal preparation
Timeline
Scheduler
Senior Services Plus
02.2024 - 01.2026
Housekeeping Aide
River's Crossing
05.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Help at Home
01.2022 - Current
Housekeeper
BJC Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
Health Care Aide
Residential Options
10.2019 - 05.2020
Personal Caregiver
DORS
01.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Lewis And Clark Community College