Holli Schanz
Strawberry Plains,TN
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide recognized for efficiency and professionalism. Expertise in patient care, medication administration, and emotional support, with experience in working with children with autism and also patients with dementia. Strong communication skills foster comfort and trust in home healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
Meadville, Pennsylvania
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted children with autism during daily activities and social interactions.
- Collaborated with teachers to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Monitored behavioral patterns and reported observations to the supervising staff.
- Facilitated communication between children, parents, and education professionals.
- Monitored the safety and well-being of autistic children while they are under my care.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise and rewards systems.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to working with special needs students.
Chiropractic Office Assistant
Iadeluca Chiropractic Center
Meadville, Pennsylvania
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment reminders for efficient office operations.
- Handled phone inquiries, providing information about services and office policies.
- Processed insurance claims and verified patient coverage for treatments.
- Supported front desk operations by greeting patients and managing check-in procedures.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, scanning documents and mailing letters.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
Meadville, Pennsylvania
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Reported changes in client conditions to supervisors promptly.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
Server
Montana's Rib & Chophouse
Meadville, Pennsylvania
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed food and beverage orders using point-of-sale system.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
Phlebotomist
ACL Laboratories
Meadville, Pennsylvania
08.2008 - 04.2016
- Collected blood samples using various collection techniques and equipment.
- Ensured patient comfort and safety during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample tracking.
- Implemented infection control practices to maintain a sterile environment.
- Communicated clearly with patients regarding procedures and expectations during visits.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
Education
High School Diploma -
Conneaut Lake High Schoool
Conneaut Lake, PA06-1997
Skills
- Patient care
- Behavioral monitoring
- Scheduling management
- Insurance processing
- Compliance with regulations
- Client relationship management
- Time management
- Patient transport
- Safety procedures
- Documentation
- First aid and safety
- Toileting assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Dementia support
- Behavioral management
- Transportation assistance
- Patient transportation
- Wound care
- Medical charting
- Infection control
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Schedule management
Certification
- Phlebotomy Diploma 06/01/2005
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
10.2023 - 07.2025
Chiropractic Office Assistant
Iadeluca Chiropractic Center
03.2022 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
12.2018 - 01.2022
Server
Montana's Rib & Chophouse
08.2012 - 05.2018
Phlebotomist
ACL Laboratories
08.2008 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Conneaut Lake High Schoool