LeighAnn Smith
Milan,PA
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide proficient in supporting clients with personal hygiene and daily living activities, leveraging strong communication and organizational skills to enhance overall wellness. Demonstrated expertise in managing mobility support, administering medications, and providing emotional and social support, ensuring comfort with dignity. Committed to maintaining a clean, safe environment while delivering exceptional care to developmentally disabled clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Hope House
Athens, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene for Hope House residents to enhance their comfort and dignity.
- Aided daily living routines and addressed comfort needs for Hope House residents, promoting overall well-being.
- Prepared meals and snacks for Hope House residents.
- Provided companionship
- Coordinated grocery shopping and appointment scheduling for residents to ensure their needs were met efficiently.
Home Health Aide
Help at Home
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
02.2020 - 09.2026
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Supported clients daily living routines and comfort needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support during daily care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Medication reminders
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Completed light housekeeping and maintained clean resident spaces.
- Documented care activities and updated team notes.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Prepared meals and snacks for Hope House residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bradford county manor
Burlington, PA
05.2005 - 10.2015
- Assisted Bradford County Manor residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Repositioned residents and supported safe transfers using gait belts and lifts.
- Provided meal assistance and documented resident intake for care team review.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained clean rooms and followed infection control procedures throughout daily care.
- Observed resident conditions and communicated concerns to licensed nurses.
- Supported care plans by completing assigned daily activities and comfort measures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded calmly to resident requests and maintained respectful bedside communication.
Education
Towanda Area High School
Towanda , Pennsylvania Skills
- ADL assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Transfer assistance
- Meal preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication reminders
- Infection control
- Patient transport
- Care documentation management
- Medical charting
- Safety observation
- Observational awareness
- Task prioritization
- Community engagement
- Behavioral support
- Ambulation techniques
- Catheter care assistance
- Patient communication
- Emotional support
- Care plan management
- Home maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Hope House
09.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Help at Home
02.2020 - 09.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bradford county manor
05.2005 - 10.2015
Towanda Area High School