Kimberly Grider
Bedford,IN
Summary
Compassionate home health aide with several years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Skilled at closely monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding, bathing and grooming, positioning and range of motion exercises. Making appointments for clients, paying bills, and keeping a budget.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Audrey Clouse
Bedford, IN
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Answer phone
- Liason to nurse
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
HHA
Melody Morin
Bedford, IN
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Provided respite services for family members who need time away from caring for their loved ones.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients who were ill or had disabilities.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Home Health Aide
Reese Heltonburg
Bedford, IN
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
Education
GED -
Orleans High School
Orleans, Indiana 07-1995
Skills
- Patient transportation
- Medication organization
- Client documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient lifting techniques
- Transportation assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Dressing assistance
- Family caregiver education
- Progress documentation
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Behavioral support
- Home safety assessments
- Behavioral management
- Client safety and first aid
- Dementia support
- Mobility activities
- First aid and safety
- Safety procedures
- Specialized dietary needs
- Crisis intervention
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Light housekeeping
- Care plan adherence
- Infection control
- Medical charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Housekeeping
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- [State] Driver's license
- Mobility support
- Respiratory care
- Schedule management
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter care assistance
- Case management experience
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Toileting assistance
- Ambulation assistance
- Bedside care
- Patient transport
- Pain management
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Personal care services
- Chronic disease management
- Documentation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Audrey Clouse
11.2022 - 12.2024
HHA
Melody Morin
10.2022 - 08.2024
Home Health Aide
Reese Heltonburg
01.2020 - 09.2022
GED -
Orleans High School