Erica Warren
AUBURN,IN
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with expertise in personal hygiene assistance, health monitoring, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and compassionate care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Absolute angels
Leo-Cedarville, Indiana
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to promote independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely adjustments to care.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Meal prep
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean living environment
Psa
Parkview Hospital
Fort Wayne, Indiana
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Monitored patient safety and comfort during hospital stays.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized patient environment.
- Observed and reported changes in patient behavior to healthcare team.
- Provided companionship to patients, reducing feelings of loneliness.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure safety standards.
- Supported mobility needs of patients during activities and transfers.
- Encouraged physical activity for bedridden patients when possible, such as stretching exercises or light walking around the room.
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests from the patient for assistance.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding patient care needs and progress updates.
- Performed vital signs checks on patients as directed by nurse.
- Engaged in conversation with confused or disoriented patients to help them stay calm and relaxed.
- Carried out physician-ordered treatments efficiently and accurately.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families during difficult times.
Catering Assistant
Off the cuff catering
Kalamazoo, Michigan
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for various catering events.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely service during events.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing guest inquiries promptly.
- Provided excellent customer service by interacting with guests during events.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Listened to negative and positive feedback from guests to improve customer service quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and service areas.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces after each event.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices.
- Supported event setup and breakdown, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down catering events.
- Assisted caterers with food distribution by organizing food products and plating items.
- Managed inventory of supplies and assisted with ordering necessary items.
- Checked supply levels and replenished items as needed for dining and catering functions.
- Kept track of inventory levels for all necessary items such as chafing dishes, plates, utensils.
- Collaborated with chefs to follow dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Trained new staff on catering procedures and safety standards.
- Ensured quality control of all food products before serving.
- Prepared food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Plated finished dishes according to presentation standards set forth by the restaurant.
- Served guest tables by transporting meals and beverages from kitchen and bar areas.
- Filled in for absent workers by performing wide variety of food service work.
- Processed payments from customers for catering services received.
- Plated finished dishes according to presentation standards set forth by the restaurant.
- Kept track of inventory levels for all necessary items such as chafing dishes, plates, utensils.
Education
Homeschooling
Kalamazoo, MichiganSkills
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility support
- Wound care
- Infection control protocols
- Care plan assessment
- Nutrition management
- Meal preparation
- Activities of daily living
- Emotional support provision
- Patient care coordination
- Health communication
- Effective communication
- Safety standards compliance
- Mobility activities
- Behavioral management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Wound care
Timeline
Psa
Parkview Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
Home Health Aide
Absolute angels
12.2022 - Current
Catering Assistant
Off the cuff catering
01.2014 - 08.2020
Homeschooling