Judy Fisher
Wilmington,OH
Summary
Registered home health aide with over 20 years of experience working in geriatric facilities. Adaptable role player that can perform various clinical tasks across different teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elder Assistant
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices
Maineville, OH
06.2020 - Current
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supervised 5 household staff, contractors and vendors.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Home Health Aide
Homecare By Blackstone
Cincinnati, OH
09.2004 - 06.2020
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
Education
GED -
Blanchester High School
Blanchester, OH06.1990
Skills
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Service Documentation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Supportive Personality
- Caring Companionship
- Relationship Building
- Client Education
- Decision Making
- Personal Service
- Time Management
- Problem Identification
- CPR Certification
- Clear Communication
- Progress Tracking
- Household Cleaning
- Bedside Care
- Patient Ambulation
- Attentive to People
- Team Collaboration
- Client Records Management
- Care Planning
- Grocery Shopping
- Client Transportation
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Schedule Maintenance
- Condition Monitoring
- Word Processing
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Independent Thinking
- Communication Assistance
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Safety Compliance
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Walker and Cane Instruction
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Incontinence Care
- Meal Planning
- Mobility Assistance
Timeline
Elder Assistant
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices
06.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Homecare By Blackstone
09.2004 - 06.2020
GED -
Blanchester High School