Kristi Hartzell

I worked with a few different clients in there home to help with everyday routines. Each client he'd different care some where companionship to one that was non verbal and confined to wheelchair due to Cerbal Palsy who needed round the clock care. Assisted with feeding, bathing, brushing teeth, transferring from wheelchair to bed. Turning client thru out the night. Upper and lower dressing, House cleaning, laundry, daily housework, organizing. I also did everything I listed under what duties I did when I was working privately

• Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Monitored and recorded vital signs to support healthcare team decisions.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
• Educated clients on medication management and health maintenance practices.
• Collaborated with family members to communicate care plans effectively.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care activities.
• Followed established safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
• 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.
• Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
• 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.
• Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
• Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
• Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.