Ellen Hedrick
Grand River
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant skilled in grooming assistance, emotional support, and personal hygiene. Committed to promoting client independence and well-being through compassionate, client-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Home Helpers Mentor
Mentor, OH
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing client quality of life.
- Administered prescribed medications according to care plans and schedules.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with family members to create personalized care strategies for clients.
- Documented client progress and care activities accurately in records for review.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in service delivery.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Child Care Helper
Lake County YMCA
Painesville, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised children in daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Assisted lead instructors with lesson planning and implementation.
- Organized recreational activities to promote teamwork and cooperation among participants.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and materials.
- Mentored new staff on child care best practices and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance program quality and participant satisfaction.
- Developed strong bonds with each child, creating a sense of security within the childcare environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Handled conflicts among children diplomatically, teaching them valuable problem-solving skills while maintaining a peaceful environment.
- Adapted quickly to diverse needs of various children within the group setting, exhibiting flexibility and resourcefulness throughout daily tasks.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Personal Care Assistant
Home Helpers Chagrin
Chagrin Falls, OH
01.2015 - 05.2025
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with family members to create personalized care strategies for clients.
- Documented client progress and care activities accurately in records for review.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverside
Painesville, OHSkills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- CPR certified
- Light housekeeping
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Home Helpers Mentor
05.2025 - Current
Child Care Helper
Lake County YMCA
01.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Home Helpers Chagrin
01.2015 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Riverside