Helen Johnston
Scranton,PA
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Compassionate Home Health Aide known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and providing emotional support. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring comfort and trust in home healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Valley home care
Scranton, Pennsylvania
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Child Development
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Patient transportation
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Administration
- Care plan assessment
- Medication organization
- Feeding Assistance
- Medical Charting
- Behavior redirection
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Valley home care
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Child Development
Post University