Hi, I’m
Kaitlyn Mitchell
Buzzards Bay,MA
Summary
Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Private CareMashpee, MA
HHA
02.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- 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.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Atria Senior LivingFalmouth, MA
Rsa
12.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Seven Hills FoundationMashpee, MA
Assistant House Manager
01.2006 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Improved household efficiency by implementing detailed schedules and routines for staff members.
- Streamlined communication among staff for optimal productivity and coordination of tasks.
- Enhanced family satisfaction with household management by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive inventory systems to ensure timely replenishment of supplies, reducing waste and saving costs.
- Managed household budgets, analyzing expenses, and making recommendations for cost-saving measures.
- Planned special events such as parties or family gatherings with attention to detail and organization.
- Strategically delegated responsibilities among staff according to individual strengths and abilities in order to maximize overall performance.
- Facilitated communication between family members regarding important updates or decisions related to the house manager role.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
- Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Plymouth South High SchoolPlymouth, MA
Diploma
06.2003
Skills
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Patient Care
- Household Support
- Mobility Support
- Personal Grooming Care
- Household Chores
- ADL Support
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- First Aid and Safety
- Quality Program Protocols
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Client Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
- Dietary Needs
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Community Activities
- Interpersonal Communications
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient Rapport
- Mobilization Support
- Light Housekeeping
- Bathing and Dressing
- Patient Transport
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Family Support and Instruction
- Wellness Support
- Bed Transfers
- Special Needs Care
- Assisted Living
- Launder Linens
- Customer Satisfaction
- Oral Hygiene
- Mental Health Support
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Patient Condition Observation
- Medical Reminders
- ADLs Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- RSA- Resident service assistant
- Private duty care
Timeline
HHA
Private Care
02.2017 - Current
Rsa
Atria Senior Living
12.2016 - Current
Assistant House Manager
Seven Hills Foundation
01.2006 - 01.2012
Plymouth South High School
Diploma