Heather Long
Gaston,IN
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with experience at Individual Support Services, skilled in patient care and emotional support. Enhanced client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Improved home safety and meal quality, ensuring compliance with health standards. Certified in CPR/AED, adept at managing special needs care and fostering a compassionate environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Individual Support Services
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being and quality of life.
- Followed care plans as outlined by healthcare providers to meet individual client needs effectively.
- Ensured safe living environments by maintaining cleanliness and organization within client homes.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to address concerns and provide updates on care progress.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs while maintaining a consistent routine for care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to develop skills in caregiving best practices and safety protocols.
- Takes care of my own son with a rare genetic disorder, which gives me a personal insight, and understanding.
Lunch Lady
Wes-Del Elementary
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepared nutritious meals for students, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Supported food service operations by coordinating meal schedules and inventory management.
- Engaged with students during lunch to promote healthy eating habits.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline meal preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Monitored food quality during service to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Improved meal quality by preparing fresh, nutritious lunches daily.
- Assisted in menu planning to accommodate students with dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment for safe food preparation.
- Monitored cafeteria safety protocols such as allergen awareness signage and emergency response procedures for choking incidents.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
Muncie, IN06.2001
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Client documentation
- Behavioral support
- Home safety assessments
- Care plan assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Schedule management
- Patient advocacy
- Physical therapy support
- Ambulation assistance
- State Driver's license
- Nutrition management
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Mobility activities
- Compassionate client care
- Community activities
- Toileting assistance
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Patient lifting techniques
- Family caregiver education
- Special needs care
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Home health aide (HHA)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Home care aide
Certification
Nursing assistant certification
CPR certification
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Individual Support Services
03.2024 - Current
Lunch Lady
Wes-Del Elementary
08.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Southside High School