Leslie Johansen
OROVILLE,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
IHSS In Home Support Services
Oroville, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Provided personal care services, assisting clients with daily living activities and maintaining hygiene.
- Administered medication and monitored client health conditions as per care plans.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals to report changes in client status.
- Developed individualized care strategies to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Enhanced service delivery by implementing feedback from clients and families into care routines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and service delivery records for compliance purposes.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- 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.
Pre K Teacher
Bright Starr Preschool
Oroville, CA
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as classroom management strategies and effective parent communication techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that promote early childhood development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development goals.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- Integrated educational technology to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Developed age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Led initiatives to improve program quality and compliance with state regulations.
Pre K Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Citrus Heights, CA
04.2006 - 09.2020
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that promote early childhood development.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development goals.
- Assessed student progress and adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- Integrated educational technology to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Developed age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Led initiatives to improve program quality and compliance with state regulations.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues on topics such as classroom management strategies and effective parent communication techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.1
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Chico State University
Chico, CA05-2027
Associate of Science - Political Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Home Health Aide
IHSS In Home Support Services
10.2022 - Current
Pre K Teacher
Bright Starr Preschool
10.2020 - 08.2023
Pre K Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2006 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Chico State University
Associate of Science - Political Science
Butte College
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Butte College