Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Holly Logsdon

Holly Logsdon

Hines,OR

Summary

With a proven track record at Department of Human Services Senior Services Department , I excel in delivering compassionate care and enhancing patient comfort, underpinned by expertise in vital signs monitoring and empathetic communication. Demonstrated success in improving care outcomes through effective collaboration and a strong commitment to patient safety and dignity.

Experienced with providing personal care and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication skills to build trust and ensure comfort. Knowledge of best practices in hygiene, nutrition, and patient mobility.

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Senior Services of Harney County
10.2018 - Current

As an in home caregiver, I would visit with the client at the agreed time and help them with their daily tasks to be able to remain in their home.

Caregiver

GK Sunny Acres
02.2021 - 11.2024
  • Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patient, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patient by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting client’s '' overall “ health through balanced nutrition.
  • Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patient towards improved mobility and function.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Caregiver

Fran Davis
10.2017 - 01.2019

It was an adult foster home for ladies.

My schedule was covering for the other staff members.

CPR certified

  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Care Attendant

The Aspens Senior Living
  • Focused on delivering compassionate and attentive care to increase patient comfort.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal care outcomes for patients.
  • Streamlined household management tasks such as laundry services, light housekeeping, and shopping for patients'' personal needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust through empathetic listening and genuine concern for their wellbeing.

Education

GED -

Beaverton High School , Beaverton, OR

Skills

  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Grooming assistance
  • Patient safety
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Meal preparation
  • Physical mobility support
  • Transfer techniques
  • Behavioral management
  • Laundry services
  • Nutrition management
  • Fall prevention
  • Toileting assistance
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and responsible
  • First aid and safety
  • Strong ethics
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • ADL assistance
  • Incident reporting
  • Client transportation
  • PPE usage
  • Patient advocacy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Care plan management
  • Care plan assessment
  • Stress management
  • Nutrition
  • Physical therapy support
  • Incapacitation care
  • At-home care instruction
  • Resident empowerment
  • Daily living activities assistance

Timeline

Caregiver - GK Sunny Acres
02.2021 - 11.2024
Caregiver - Senior Services of Harney County
10.2018 - Current
Caregiver - Fran Davis
10.2017 - 01.2019
Beaverton High School - GED,
Care Attendant - The Aspens Senior Living
Holly Logsdon