Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring comfort and trust in home healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Family Resource Home Care
Corvallis, OR
11.2023 - 06.2024
Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
Direct Support Professional
MOODY STATE OF OREGON FOSTER HOME
Monroe, OR
08.2016 - 09.2021
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
Skills
Client documentation
ADL support
Progress documentation
Medication administration
Care plan implementation
Behavior redirection
Crisis intervention
Behavioral support
Safety procedures
Medical terminology and equipment
Certification
OREGON INTERVENTION SYSTEMS
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Family Resource Home Care
11.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
MOODY STATE OF OREGON FOSTER HOME
08.2016 - 09.2021
OREGON INTERVENTION SYSTEMS
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Lane Community College
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