Lanexcia Salazar
South Bend,IN
Summary
Committed Home Health Aide offers 10 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
Center For Hospice
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Home Health Aide
Always Best Care
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Home Health Aide
Becky Garcia
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN05.2026
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
South Bend, IN06.2012
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bed transfers
- Dressing assistance
- Recordkeeping
- Family Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Infectious disease protocols
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- End of life care
- Hoyer Lift
- Alzheimer's care
- Dementia care
- Cultural Sensitivity
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Center For Hospice
03.2022 - 04.2023
Home Health Aide
Always Best Care
02.2021 - 08.2021
Home Health Aide
Becky Garcia
08.2015 - 02.2020
No Degree - LPN
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Washington High School