LOUISE H. SMITH
Oakland,FL
Summary
I am a very organized, compassionate, independent individual with a strong background in healthcare, in hospitals, clinical facilities and in-home. Experienced as a Study Coordinator at a research clinic and also as a teacher assistant and substitute teacher.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Homecare Manager and Caregiver
Home Health Aid
Oakland, FL
02.2013 - 10.2020
- Private caregiver and companion for elderly household bound woman
- Managed all aspects of home maintenance, housekeeping, meal prep and service
- Assisted with daily showers, oral hygiene, eye/skincare
- Dressed, aided and supervised all transfers, scheduled all appointments and travel
- Assisted with physical therapy, monitored and recorded all vital signs and medical data
- Prepared and administered medications
- Provided 24 hour supervision when necessary
Age Advantage Home Care Services
Winter Garden, FL
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Provided extensive Home Health Services as requested
- Home Health Aid (HHA
Study Coordinator
Golden Pond Assisted Living
Winter Garden, FL
01.2007 - 01.2007
- In-home Health Aid and Med Tech in a facility with approximately 70 residents
Clinic Manager, Supervisor
South Florida Bioavailability Clinic
Miami, FL
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Of all medical data for clinical research facility
Education
CNA/LPN -
Thapperska Skolan
Norrkoping, Sweden1987
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Records Management
- Prescribed Exercises
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Bed Making and Changing
- Bathing Support
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Medication Administration
- Family Support and Instruction
- Performance Assessment
- First Aid and CPR
- Basic Housekeeping
- Service-Oriented
- Patient Massage
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient and Compassionate
Certification
- Medical Assistant (MA), Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Continuing Education in CPR, First Aid, Self-Administered Meds, HIV-AIDS, Alzheimer's 1 &2
Timeline
Private Homecare Manager and Caregiver
Home Health Aid
02.2013 - 10.2020
Age Advantage Home Care Services
01.2008 - 01.2012
Study Coordinator
Golden Pond Assisted Living
01.2007 - 01.2007
Clinic Manager, Supervisor
South Florida Bioavailability Clinic
01.1990 - 01.1994
CNA/LPN -
Thapperska Skolan