Madison R. Schaffer
Lorain
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide
Bella Care Hospice
Independence, OH
11.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care, enhancing patient comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for hospice patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Trained new hospice aides on best practices in palliative care, contributing to team development and service quality.
- Advocated for patient needs within the care team, enhancing communication channels between families and healthcare providers.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
The Welsh Home
Rocky River, OH
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
Patient Care Advocate (PCA) and State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
Private Nursing Home Client
Avon, OH
03.2020 - 11.2025
- Report directly to patient’s family on quality of patient care and patient needs
- Provide compassionate and patient-centered care and companionship
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with nursing home staff to support patient needs
State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
The Woods on French Creek
Avon, OH
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Manage a patient load of up to 15 individuals per shift
- Provide compassionate and patient-centered care for all activities of daily living and hygiene needs
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with nursing staff to assess patient needs and provide quality care
- Act quickly and competently in emergency medical situations
- Provide accurate and concise information to patient families in a sensitive manner
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality
State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
O’Niell Healthcare
North Olmsted, OH
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Manage a patient load of up to 15 individuals per shift
- Provide compassionate and patient-centered care for all activities of daily living and hygiene needs
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with nursing staff to assess patient needs and provide quality care
- Act quickly and competently in emergency medical situations
- Provide accurate and concise information to patient families in a sensitive manner
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality
Bar Assistant
Speak of the Devil
Lorain, OH
12.2017 - 03.2023
Direct Support Professional
Welcome House
Westlake, OH
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed a patient load of 2-5 individuals per shift
- Provided compassionate and patient-centered care for all activities of daily living and hygiene needs
- Collaborated with nursing staff to assess patient needs and provide quality care
Dietary Aide and Patient Care Advocate
Sprenger Towne Center
Avon Lake, OH
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided compassionate and patient-centered care for activities of daily living and hygiene needs
- Served meals to patients and assisted with feeding when required
Education
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Lorain County Community College
05.2024
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Kent State University
12.2019
Diploma - undefined
Clearview High School
Lorain, OH05.2019
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate care
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Family support
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) License
- Held since 2021
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Bella Care Hospice
11.2025 - Current
State Tested Nursing Assistant
The Welsh Home
11.2024 - 11.2025
State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
The Woods on French Creek
03.2023 - 11.2024
State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
O’Niell Healthcare
05.2021 - 03.2023
Patient Care Advocate (PCA) and State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
Private Nursing Home Client
03.2020 - 11.2025
Direct Support Professional
Welcome House
02.2020 - 05.2021
Bar Assistant
Speak of the Devil
12.2017 - 03.2023
Dietary Aide and Patient Care Advocate
Sprenger Towne Center
10.2017 - 04.2020
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Lorain County Community College
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Kent State University
Diploma - undefined
Clearview High School