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Linda Nielsen

Salem,Oregon

Summary

Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Experienced Caregiver accustomed to administering bedside and personal care, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Direct care professional well-versed in assistingS individuals to meet medical and emotional needs. Trained in appointment, medication and household management. Devoted to providing companionship and attentive care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider, Caregiver

Community Vision
09.2008 - 03.2023
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Adult Learning Systems Of Oregon
02.2006 - 04.2008
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Education

No Degree - Computer Programming/Data Base

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
02.2007

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06.2001

Skills

  • Administering Medicines
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Dietary Needs
  • Clinical Documentation and Reporting
  • Assisted Living
  • Behavioral Management
  • Home Management
  • Personal Grooming Care
  • Client Direct Care

Timeline

Home Care Provider, Caregiver

Community Vision
09.2008 - 03.2023

Caregiver, Special Needs

Adult Learning Systems Of Oregon
02.2006 - 04.2008

No Degree - Computer Programming/Data Base

Mt. Hood Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Portland Community College

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