Heather Baublitz
Romulus,Michigan
Summary
Proven Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Caring Partners, excelling in patient care and support. Demonstrated ability to improve patient well-being and independence through compassionate caregiving and effective medication management. Skilled in fostering trust and enhancing patient comfort, achieving significant improvements in client health and satisfaction.
Provided 3 meals a day and snacks.
Provided in-home safety by removing rugs and etc.
Ongoing care and support at all times.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide Provider
Caring Partners
01.2009 - 12.2023
- Maintained a safe home environment for patients through thorough housekeeping and organization tasks.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other necessary trips outside the home setting.
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering prescribed medication and monitoring vital signs regularly.
- Implemented exercise regimens under the guidance of physical therapists to improve strength, balance, flexibility or mobility as needed.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and assistance in daily living activities.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation, considering dietary restrictions and nutritional needs for optimal health outcomes.
- Facilitated timely recovery from injuries or illnesses by providing attentive post-surgical care and support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home health aide field.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and open communication channels for improved overall care experience.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through empathetic listening skills, companionship, and encouragement during challenging moments.
- Promoted independence for patients, assisting with mobility support and adaptive equipment use.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, updating medical records and reporting changes promptly.
- Educated family members on patient care techniques, fostering a supportive network for ongoing recovery efforts.
- Monitored progress toward treatment goals by conducting regular assessments of physical function and mental status.
- Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance while preserving patient dignity.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, protecting patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Education
Patient Care Technician - Patient Care
Dorsey School of Business
Southgate, MI12.2010
Nursing Assistant -
Nursing Assistant
Dearborn, MI1996
Skills
Followed the Care Plan
Compassionate care and ongoing support physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically Focused on the whole person
Made meals 3 times a day and assisted clients with eating, if needed
Provided ADL's daily
Assisted clients with PT Exercises
Took the client's blood pressure and used the Nebulizer
Provided a safe home environment and removed rugs and others things that could cause slip and falls
Provided Medication reminders
Assisted with either changing Briefs and/or helped the client's with Toileting needs
Provided Hospice care with compassion for the client and the family
Companionship and played cards and games to aid in cognitive development
- Dementia Care
- Patient Transfers
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- End of life care
- Meal Preparatio
- Ambulation Assistance
- Nutrition manageme
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter Care
- Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Patient transportation
- Diabetes management
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Elder Care
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Bathing Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Heavy Lifting
- Wound Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Mobility support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Transport
- Interpersonal Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Professionalism
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Light Housekeeping
- Interpersonal Communication
- Family Support and Instruction
- Medication Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Goal Setting
- Self Motivation
- Personal Care Aide
- Basic Housekeeping
- Task Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Palliative Care
- Care plan implementation
- Mobility Assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Behavioral Management
- Behavioral support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Caregiving
Certification
CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications (Renewing Certification in the near future)
CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications (Certification renewal ,soon)(soon)
CPR/AED & First Aid Certification (Certification renewal very soon)
Timeline
Home Health Aide Provider
Caring Partners
01.2009 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician - Patient Care
Dorsey School of Business
Nursing Assistant -
Nursing Assistant
CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications (Renewing Certification in the near future)
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