Heather Gaboury
Dayton,OH
Summary
Compassionate STNA known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and support healthcare team effectiveness. Compassionate State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) with experience in providing patient care within various healthcare settings. Skilled at assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient comfort and safety. Noted for efficient teamwork, strong communication skills, and ability to handle high-stress situations calmly. I have made patients very satisfied.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA
Home Instead
Dayton, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Caregiver
Home Care Assistance Corporation
Dayton, OH
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Drive-Thru Cashier
Frisch's Big Boy
Xenia, OH
11.2002 - 12.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Ensured that all food products were prepared fresh daily and stored properly.
- Restocked supplies such as napkins, condiments for the convenience of customers.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or serving customers.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, answered questions about ingredients, and provided information on pricing.
- Correctly bagged orders for take-out customers while maintaining speed and accuracy of order fulfillment processes.
- Monitored kitchen equipment such as fryers and ovens to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Received deliveries from vendors including checking off invoices against actual merchandise received.
- Trained new employees on proper use of kitchen equipment and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Prepared food items such as hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, salads. according to restaurant standards.
- Greeted customers and took their orders in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Followed health department regulations regarding food storage temperatures and sanitation guidelines.
- Complied with all local health codes and regulations concerning food preparation and handling.
Education
Stna - Nursing Assistant
Tailored Care
Dayton Ohio08-2023
High School Diploma -
Stratford Career Insitute
Vermont, IL04-2023
Other - Home Health Aid Specialist
Stratford Career Insitute
Vermont, IL04-2023
High School Diploma -
Greeneview High School
Jamestown Ohio06-1999
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Food safety compliance
- Order fulfillment
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Friendly and outgoing
- Order bagging
- Food handling
- Payment handling
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient record management
- HIPAA compliance
- Fall prevention techniques
- Patient safety assessment
- Emotional support provision
- Infection control procedures
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- Professionalism and ethics
- Direct patient care
- Patient relations
- Continuing education
- Healthcare ethics
- Light housekeeping
- Infection control
- Patient mobility support
- Mobility assistance
- Medical records management
- Medical terminology
- Catheter care
- Patient feeding
- Patient-focused care
- Patient relationship building
- Client documentation
- Electronic charting
- Catheter change and preparation
- Recording vital signs
- Supply restocking
- Linen management
- Personal hygiene support
- HIPAA
- Monitoring fluids
- Health education
- CPR certification
- Patient bathing
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Helping with medication
- Documenting behaviors
- Supporting personal needs
Affiliations
- I miss working with my clients since my injury I haven't been able to do my job due to pain the medication im on. I cant even drive my car.
Accomplishments
- While I was at Home Care Assistance I received caregiver of the month award.
Certification
- Home Health Aid specialist
- cpr certified
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
STNA
Home Instead
10.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Home Care Assistance Corporation
03.2022 - 07.2023
Drive-Thru Cashier
Frisch's Big Boy
11.2002 - 12.2022
Stna - Nursing Assistant
Tailored Care
High School Diploma -
Stratford Career Insitute
Other - Home Health Aid Specialist
Stratford Career Insitute
High School Diploma -
Greeneview High School
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