Lucretia Bailey
homecare assistant
Union Spring,Alabama
18
years of professional experience
Home Care Aide / Home Health Assistant supporting 2+ clients per shift with vital signs monitoring for 9 vital-sign readings weekly, medication reminders, and daily living care in home settings. Assists with 3 bathing, grooming, and toileting tasks per shift while documenting pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure. Also changes simple dressings and reports care needs clearly to support safe follow-up.
Work History
Home Care Aide / Home Health Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Provided 5 medication reminders daily while confirming prescribed doses were taken as directed.
- Recorded 9 vital-sign readings weekly during home visits, including pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assisted with bathing, shaving, oral care, hair care, and skin care to support daily hygiene.
- Supported restroom use, bedpan care, and protective garment changes while maintaining dignity and privacy.
- Changed simple dressings, assisted with motion exercises, and supported safe mobility during home visits.
Private Duty Aide
7 Months- Completed 100% of assigned care tasks during each shift while following hospice protocols and documentation standards.
- Provided attentive bedside support to patients, responding calmly to routine needs and comfort concerns.
- Monitored vital signs and reported notable changes to the care team in a timely manner.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily living activities.
- Maintained clean, organized patient areas to support comfort, safety, and infection control practices.
- Repositioned patients regularly to improve comfort and reduce pressure-related risks.
- Documented care details accurately in electronic records to support continuity across shifts.
- Administered medication reminders according to patient schedules and care instructions.
- Supported catheter care tasks while following privacy, hygiene, and infection control procedures.
- Communicated patient concerns clearly to supervisors and family members when appropriate.
- Prepared care supplies and maintained readiness for routine patient visits.
- Assisted with safe transfers between beds, chairs, and other care settings.
- Observed patient conditions closely and escalated changes to the appropriate caregiver or nurse.
- Supported basic care needs with a calm, respectful approach during sensitive hospice visits.
Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
13 Years 1 Month- Supported 100 patients per shift with personal care, mobility assistance, and daily living needs.
- Completed 100% of assigned care tasks per visit while following medication reminders and routine home care instructions.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, grooming support, and comfort care tailored to each client's daily routine.
- Monitored vital signs and observed changes in client condition, reporting concerns promptly to family or supervisors.
- Assisted clients with safe transfers, walking support, and repositioning to reduce strain during daily care.
- Maintained accurate home care notes, medication reminders, and visit details for continuity of care.
- Prepared meals, snacks, and hydration support according to client preferences and care plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing, and toileting needs with respect, patience, and attention to client comfort.
- Followed infection control practices while cleaning common areas and handling supplies in client homes.
- Assisted with catheter care and wound care routines according to established instructions and care guidelines.
- Communicated client updates clearly to families, helping coordinate daily needs and appointment schedules.
- Managed patient schedules, appointment reminders, and routine follow-up tasks for consistent home care coverage.
- Recorded basic service details in electronic records to keep care notes organized and accessible.
- Applied confidentiality practices when discussing client information and documenting care-related details.
- Responded calmly to urgent client needs and supported CPR-ready preparedness in the home environment.
Education
Undergraduate Certificate - Medical Billing and Coding
Skills
Medical coding (ICD-10-CM)
Electronic health records (EHR)
Medical billing
Medical terminology
Patient scheduling
HIPAA compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Medication reminders
Activities of daily living assistance
Wound care
Patient mobility support
Infection control
Catheter care
CPR certification
Personal Information
Title: General
Timeline
Home Care Aide / Home Health Assistant
homecare assistant
12.2023 - 02.2026Read More
Private Duty Aide
Hospice Care
05.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
Self-employeed
01.2008 - 02.2021Read More
DeVry University
Undergraduate Certificate from Medical Billing and Coding
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