Lisa Hayden
Fort Wayne ,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Overview
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Work History
Caregiver Attendant
Help at Home
Fort Wayne
07 2023 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Supported patients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Organized recreational activities for patients'' mental stimulation and social engagement, enhancing their quality of life.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and empathizing with their experiences.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering positive relationships.
- Increased patient mobility through physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported the client and family during the End of Life process..
- worked closely with Hospice nurses until time of death
Home Health Aide
Community Home Health Care
Fort Wayne
07 2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- 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.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks to help Hopice nurse in their absence.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration - Computer Programming And Applications
International Business College
2001
Skills
- LICENSED HOME HEALTH AIDE
- END OF LIFE DOULA SKILLSET
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
Timeline
Caregiver Attendant
Help at Home
07 2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Community Home Health Care
07 2024 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration - Computer Programming And Applications
International Business College