Patricia Schroeder
Topeka
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with strong skills in patient care, meal preparation, and personal hygiene assistance. Committed to enhancing patients' quality of life through personalized care plans and diligent monitoring.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
State of Kansas
Topeka, KS
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance and safety for patients.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet individual needs.
- Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Home Health Aide
Exploring Life
Topeka, KS
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and best practices, promoting consistency in service delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, fostering trust and rapport within caregiving relationships.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Home Health Aide
Game Time Living
Topeka, KS
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School
Topeka05-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Patient transportation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
State of Kansas
08.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Game Time Living
06.2019 - 12.2019
Home Health Aide
Exploring Life
02.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School