Kevin Hill
Middletown,OH
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Aide and Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Caregivers Inc. and Viaquesthomehealth, enhancing patient independence and well-being through expert patient care and meal preparation, ADLs, medication administration, outings, appointments. Demonstrate critical thinking and excellent communication, ensuring high-quality, compassionate service. Achieved notable improvements in patient quality of life, underscoring a commitment to dependability and attentive care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Caregivers Inc.
Middletown, OH
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- 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.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Direct Support Professional
Viaquesthomehealth
Cincinnati, OH
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown06.2005
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
Choking and fall prevention
Administer of liscence residential facilities
Director of operations
Billing and service documentation
Immediate actions and MUI investigations
Empathy based care
Valued roles and community integration
Trauma informed care and restrictive measures
Introduction to supporting people with developmental disabilities
- HCA - Home Care Aide
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Caregivers Inc.
07.2022 - 10.2023
Direct Support Professional
Viaquesthomehealth
02.2014 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School