Lauren Diehl
McAlisterville,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide at Aveanna Healthcare, skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Enhanced client independence through personalized care plans and effective communication. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and provide emotional support, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all patients. Committed to promoting overall well-being and dignity.
Healthcare professional with robust background in delivering high-quality patient care in home settings. Adept at fostering supportive environment and ensuring patient comfort. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing care requirements. Proficient in patient care, medication management, and emotional support.
Diligent with strong foundation in providing compassionate and personalized care to clients. Proven track record of supporting daily living activities, ensuring safety, and promoting well-being. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients and effectively manage varying care needs.
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Caring and dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.
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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
Toddler Teacher
Sonbeam Early Learning Center
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, promoting overall growth and development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Supported children during transitions between activities or environments by providing clear instructions and guidance as needed.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to ensure a well-stocked learning environment at all times.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored children''s progress through regular assessments and adjusted teaching approaches accordingly.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior in the classroom.
- Ensured all children felt valued, respected, and included within the classroom by fostering a culture of empathy and support.
- Maintained accurate records of children''s developmental milestones and prepared detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and collaboration in supporting each child''s development.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
Optician
Envision Eye Care
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
- Evaluated incoming prescriptions from optometrists for accuracy before dispensing eye wear to prevent potential errors or dissatisfaction.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to patient concerns and addressing them promptly.
- Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
- Verified and updated patient records promptly to guarantee accurate prescription information.
- Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Conducted thorough frame adjustments to ensure optimal comfort, fit, and functionality for each customer.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized environment to increase patient comfort.
- Increased sales by effectively communicating the benefits of various lens coatings, materials, and frames to customers.
Education
East Juniata High School
Cocolamus05-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- Home safety assessments
- Wound care
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient transport
- Medication administration
- Medication organization
- Patient advocacy
- Medical charting
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Pain management
- Toileting assistance
- Medical terminology and equipment
- State regulations
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Client safety and first aid
- Compassionate client care
- Specialized dietary needs
- Elder care
- Basic housekeeping
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Personal care aide
- Daily charting
- Home health aide (HHA)
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association)
Languages
English
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Sonbeam Early Learning Center
04.2019 - 07.2023
Optician
Envision Eye Care
08.2018 - 07.2019
East Juniata High School
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