Lisa Hoffman
Blue Springs,Missouri
Summary
I have 20+ years of experience, it all started with taking care of my grandfather a, he had dimentia and alstimers. I also took care of my mother, she had kidney failure. I have experience with a Hoyer lift, with feeding tubes, and with tracks. I have worked with people that have had strokes, Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, and I have work in hospice as well. I love working with the elderly and caring for their needs I do have references. I am very reliable and willing to work overnights, weekends, and days. I am always about 15min. to 30min. early and willing to fill in when needed.
I have also worked for Integrity home care for 2 years and fist call staffing for1 and ahalf years
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Care Provider
Self-employeed
01.2007 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
GED -
Fort Osage High School
Independence, MO05.1988
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Quality Program Protocols
- Staff Mentoring
- Personal Companionship
- First Aid and Safety
- Linen Washing
- Vital Assessments
- PPE Usage
- Medical Records Management
- Grocery Shopping
- Household Tasks
- Multitasking and Organization
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Progressive Care
- Patient Management
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Fine Motor Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Project Requirements
- Behavior Redirection
- Medical Reminders
- Bandage Care
- Daily Living Assistance
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Bedsore Prevention
- Oral Hygiene
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Client Documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Care
- Bathing and Dressing
- Medication Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Ethics
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Compassionate Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Meal Assistance
- Ambulating Patients
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Dependable and Responsible
- Nursing Assistance
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Dietary Needs
- Personal Care Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Coaching Patients
- Dental Care
- Mobility Support
- Vital Signs Management
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Affiliations
I'm very good at taking care of the elderly.
I'm reliabeland ALWAYS early for work there is no exuses for being late exept things that are beyond your control. I'm care for my clients like I would want to be taken care of, I'm soft spoken and very confident in my job
Timeline
In Home Care Provider
Self-employeed
01.2007 - Current
GED -
Fort Osage High School
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