Leslie Smith
Hudsonville
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Aide
Interim Home Health and Hospice
09.2022 - Current
- Travel to various assisted living facilities, providing valuable support during staffing shortages
- Skillfully aid residents in their daily routines, including bathing, dressing, and dining, while engaging them in various activities
- Aid the facility, addressing any needs that arise
- Additionally, extend compassionate in-home care services upon individual requests, tailoring one-on-one support
- Specialize in bedside care for bed-bound or stroke-affected patients and offer diligent medication reminders during in-home visits.
Biometric Screener
National Diagnostic Service
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Conduct blood draws, extracting samples for comprehensive analysis
- Communicate effectively with patients providing detailed explanation of their health metrics such as HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cholesterol level, and BMI results
- Deliver clear and informative insights to empower patients with a comprehensive understanding of their health status.
Caregiver | Medication Technician
Royal Atrium Assisted Living
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked directly with patients to assist them with their daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, ambulating, and personal hygiene
- Built trustful, long-lasting, professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members.
Medication Technician
Georgetown and Cambridge Manor
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored patient's stability routinely by performing vitals and documenting them appropriately for other medical team members
- Simultaneously provided care for multiple patients, including bathing, feeding, exercise, and dressing
- I administered medications to patients throughout the day per their prescribed schedule, meticulously ensuring that each dosage was accurately given at the designated time.
Education
Nursing Major -
Grand Valley State University
04.2026
Associate in interdisciplinary studies -
South Texas College
01.2020
Skills
- Organization
- Multitasker
- Compassion
- Communication
- Time Management
- Strategic thinking
- Caregiving
- Medication Technician
- Reliability
- Elderly Care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
Awards
Hallmark of Caring - Recognized those who excel in their roles and go above and beyond in all they do
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support Certificate (CPR/AED) - 11/29/2023
Timeline
Resident Aide
Interim Home Health and Hospice
09.2022 - Current
Caregiver | Medication Technician
Royal Atrium Assisted Living
07.2021 - 08.2022
Biometric Screener
National Diagnostic Service
06.2021 - 07.2023
Medication Technician
Georgetown and Cambridge Manor
02.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing Major -
Grand Valley State University
Associate in interdisciplinary studies -
South Texas College
- AHA Basic Life Support Certificate (CPR/AED) - 11/29/2023
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