Lisa Fournier
West Branch,MI
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Leelin Home Health Care, recognized for enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and committed to fostering independence, I consistently go the extra mile to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all clients.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Leelin Home Health Care
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications following strict protocols and guidelines.
- Implemented feedback from clients to improve service delivery and satisfaction.
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Bay Human Services
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support client goals.
- Monitored client progress and behavior, documenting changes for effective communication with healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement, fostering positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Trained new staff on best practices for delivering direct support services and maintaining safety protocols.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing social interaction and community involvement.
- Advocated for client needs within service frameworks, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Dietary Aide Leader
The Villa
- Supervised daily operations of dietary services to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on food safety protocols and service procedures.
- Coordinated meal preparation schedules to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance food presentation and taste consistency.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to develop specialized meal plans for residents' dietary needs.
- Mentored new Dietary Aide team members, ensuring they were properly trained in safety and sanitation protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized meal selections and accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Reduced food waste by implementing portion control techniques and proper storage methods.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday meals or themed dinners, creating enjoyable experiences for patients while adhering to their dietary needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient preferences, updating them as needed to provide consistent service.
- Provided ongoing support to patients with complex dietary needs, monitoring their progress and adjusting meal plans as required.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals by effectively organizing distribution schedules among Dietary Aide team members.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
Education
No Degree -
Ogemaw Heights High School
West Branch, MISkills
Willing to learn
Compassionate
Hard working
Reliable
Flexible
Caring
Easy going
Will go the extra mile
Trustworthy
Certification
Currently am CPR certified through August 2026. CPI trained through August 2027.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Leelin Home Health Care
Direct Support Professional
Bay Human Services
Dietary Aide Leader
The Villa
No Degree -
Ogemaw Heights High School