Diane Tabor
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Compassionate caregiver offers [Number] years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude. Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals. Caring [Job Title] dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Care Provider
Life Superior Llc.
02.2020 - Current
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
Personal Care Assistant /Home Health Care Aide
Accracare Inc.
06.2018 - Current
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Care Provider
Summit Health Care Inc.
06.2005 - 05.2020
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Care Aide
Advanced Care Inc
08.2003 - 01.2012
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Assistant
Walker Methodist
09.2001 - 12.2003
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Loring Nicollet Bethlehem
1920 Pillsbury Ave. So.05.1981
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Wheelchair Support
- Garbage Disposal
- Aseptic Techniques
- Mental Stimulation
- Stroke Patient Care
- Research Prowess
- Customer Satisfaction
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Professional Relationships
- Case Management
- Household Chores
- Massage Problem Areas
- Discussion Management
- Company Guidelines
- Household Support
- Compassionate Client Care
- Family Support and Instruction
- Medical Reminders
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Housekeeping
- Safety Behaviors
- Emergency Situations
- Report Observations
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Muscle Performance
- Observe Behaviors
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Community Activities
- Launder Linens
- Behavior Redirection
- Home Health and Hospice
- Oxygen Initiation
- Quality Program Protocols
- Staffing Requirements
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Evaluations
- Special Needs Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Social Perceptiveness
- Serving Food
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Observational Skills
- Direct Supervision
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Medical Records Management
- Rehabilitation Services
- Nursing Assistance
- Dietary Guidelines
- Household Management
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Status Updates
- Personal Companionship
- Care Plan Assessment
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Emotional Development
- Management of Personnel Resources
- High Blood Pressure Management
- Logging Information
- Progress Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- First Aid and Safety
- Client Requirements
- Illness Adaptation
- Mobilization Support
- Learning Strategies
- Household Organization
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Transportation
- Respiratory Conditions
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Mental Health Support
- Behavioral Management
- Mobility Support
- Patient Care
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Dietary Needs
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Care Provider
Life Superior Llc.
02.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant /Home Health Care Aide
Accracare Inc.
06.2018 - Current
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Care Provider
Summit Health Care Inc.
06.2005 - 05.2020
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Care Aide
Advanced Care Inc
08.2003 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Assistant
Walker Methodist
09.2001 - 12.2003
GED -
Loring Nicollet Bethlehem
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