LORI PENROD
Tecumseh,OK
Summary
Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Traditions Health Care & HOSPICE
08.2023 - Current
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Home Health Aide
Frontier Hospice
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Home Health Aide
Heartland Hospice
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Home Health Aide\LONG TERM CARE
Moore Norman Technology Center - South Penn
Oklahoma City, OK06.2009
Skills
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid and Safety
- ADL Support
- Patient Care
- Documentation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Traditions Health Care & HOSPICE
08.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Frontier Hospice
03.2021 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide
Heartland Hospice
05.2017 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Home Health Aide\LONG TERM CARE
Moore Norman Technology Center - South Penn
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