Helen White
Needville,TX
Summary
Lead House Parent skilled in supporting youth and adults in care through daily living skills instruction and safety awareness. Delivered compassionate care and dependable emotional support while fostering structured routines. Contributed to personal hygiene assistance and reliable teamwork in residential care settings.
Experienced residential care professional with 20+ years supporting personal hygiene, daily living skills, and safety routines. Known for dependable supervision, patient support, and a calm approach that protects dignity and promotes independence.
Overview
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Certification
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34
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead House Parent
Texana
09.2006 - 08.2024
- Supervised residential routines, maintaining safe, structured a safe, structured environment for youth in care.
- Modeled independent living skills, reinforcing hygiene, chores, and personal responsibility.
- Coordinated meals, transportation, and daily schedules to support consistent program operations.
- Documented resident behaviors, incidents, and progress notes for treatment team review.
- Monitored medication routines and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with residential standards.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakbend Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Monitored vital signs and reported patient condition changes to nursing staff
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily hygiene care
- Transferred patients safely using proper lifting techniques and mobility aids
- Supported meal service by feeding patients and documenting intake accurately
- Maintained infection control standards through cleaning, sanitizing, and isolation protocols
- Documented care activities and observations in electronic health records
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and comfort needs
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SPJST Nursing Home
04.1990 - 05.1997
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported mobility and transfers using safe patient-handling techniques.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, preserving dignity and comfort.
- Documented care services accurately in resident charts and shift reports.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Collaborated with nurses and care teams to deliver consistent bedside support
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Beginnings Christian Academy
Arlington, TX10-2006
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Daily living skills instruction
- Meal preparation
- Hygiene support
- Safety awareness
- Community engagement
- Living skills training
- Family support
- Task prioritization
- Team building
- Dementia care
- Emotional care
- Patience and tolerance
Certification
- Licensed Cosmetology
- CPR Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead House Parent
Texana
09.2006 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakbend Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant
SPJST Nursing Home
04.1990 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
New Beginnings Christian Academy