Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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DIAMOND JOHNSON-BYAS

Chicago,IL

Summary

Compassionate Home Care Aide with extensive experience at Addus Home Health Care, skilled in medication administration and patient transportation. Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and families, enhancing emotional well-being and promoting independence. Committed to maintaining a safe, clean environment while delivering personalized care and support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Care Aide

Addus Home Health Care
02.2025 - Current
  • Utilized adaptive equipment as needed to assist patients in completing daily tasks safely and effectively.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Managed medication schedules for patients, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
  • Facilitated transportation for medical appointments and errands, supporting patient mobility and access to necessary services.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized home care services.
  • Assisted patients in maintaining mental wellness through engaging conversation and social interaction during visits.
  • Built strong relationships with patients and their families through open communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Maintained a clean, safe home environment for patients through regular housekeeping tasks and adhering to hygiene protocols.
  • Promoted patient mobility by helping with physical therapy exercises under the supervision of licensed therapists.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.

Home Care Aide

Illnois Home Care Specialist Inc
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Conducted routine health monitoring, including vital signs and symptom tracking, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to efficient care coordination among healthcare team members.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.

Home Care Aide

Help At Home Health Care
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Security Officer

AGB Security
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Education

Certifed Clincal Medical Assistant

Stepful
Detroit, MI
10-2025

Excel Academy of Englewood
Chicago, IL
06-2019

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Client documentation
  • Patient transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Care plan management
  • Patient care
  • Dressing assistance
  • IL Driver's license
  • Patient transport
  • Medication organization
  • Light housekeeping
  • Bedside care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Data entry
  • Appointment scheduling
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Daily charting
  • Decision-making
  • Family support and instruction

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed two-week security training program.

Certification

  • HHA - Home Health Aide

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Care Aide

Addus Home Health Care
02.2025 - Current

Home Care Aide

Illnois Home Care Specialist Inc
06.2023 - 02.2025

Security Officer

AGB Security
10.2020 - 04.2021

Home Care Aide

Help At Home Health Care
05.2019 - 12.2021

Certifed Clincal Medical Assistant

Stepful

Excel Academy of Englewood

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