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Elaine Stone

Home Health Aide
Oxford,IN

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide enhancing patient independence through personalized care plans and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in patient transportation and providing emotional support, improved well-being and safety for diverse clients. Expertise in nutrition management and patient care, achieving significant patient satisfaction.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide, Caregiver

Help at Home
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.

Direct Support Professional

LEL Home Services
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.

Education

None - Healthcare

Ivytech
Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Care plan management
  • Mobility support
  • Patient transportation
  • ADL support
  • Nutrition management
  • Bedside care

Certification

Home Health Aide and CPR certified

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

LEL Home Services
10.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide, Caregiver

Help at Home

None - Healthcare

Ivytech
Elaine StoneHome Health Aide