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Mary Maynard

Mary Maynard

Fort McCoy,FL

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with a proven track record at First Light Home Care, skilled in compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction through personalized care plans and emotional support, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. Committed to promoting independence and well-being for clients with diverse needs. Love to keep them happy. And enjoy working with my clients as well.

Overview

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Work History

Hha

First Light Home Care
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
  • Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
  • Streamlined daily routines for clients with limited mobility by implementing efficient strategies customized to their specific abilities.
  • Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
  • Supported clients with cognitive impairments through engaging mental exercises designed to maintain brain health and function.
  • Managed accurate medical records for each patient, maintaining confidentiality while providing essential information for healthcare providers.
  • Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
  • Boosted patient morale with a positive attitude, effective communication, and active listening skills to address concerns and validate emotions.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' conditions at home and responding quickly to potential issues.
  • Administered medications accurately and on time, ensuring optimal treatment effectiveness.
  • Educated patients and family members on proper nutrition, exercise routines, and self-care techniques to promote overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
  • Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
  • Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.

HHA

Home Care Recharged

Love to work with my clients and clean for them and walk with them them. And talk with the watch tv with them and playing games with them as well to keep them busy

Skills

  • Laundry services
  • Bathing assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Errands running
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Toileting support
  • Transfer techniques
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emotional support
  • Behavioral management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Nutrition management
  • Recreational activities
  • Transportation provision
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Cognitive stimulation
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compassionate care
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient positioning
  • Home safety assessments
  • Mobility assistance
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Chronic illness management
  • Diabetic care
  • Symptom monitoring and reporting
  • In-home rehabilitation support
  • Palliative care knowledge
  • Skin care and wound care
  • Catheter care assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Bedbound patient care
  • Specialized dietary requirements
  • Seizure response protocols
  • Communication
  • Respiratory care assistance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Infection control practices
  • Medication assistance
  • Sleep support
  • First aid and CPR
  • Dressing assistance
  • Patient care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Housekeeping
  • Mobility support
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient transport
  • State Driver's license
  • Schedule management
  • Recording vital signs
  • Care plan management
  • Progress documentation
  • Medication organization
  • Behavior redirection
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral support
  • Client documentation
  • Care plan assessment
  • Patient transportation
  • Wound care
  • Care plan adherence
  • Medical charting
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Documentation
  • ADL support
  • Chronic disease management
  • Physical therapy support
  • Case management
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Patient education
  • Safety procedures
  • Transportation assistance
  • Bedside care
  • Pain management
  • Infection control
  • Crisis intervention
  • Care plan implementation
  • Respiratory care
  • Psychological support
  • Exercise program support
  • Dementia support
  • Quality program protocols
  • Compassionate client care
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Medical terminology and equipment
  • State regulations
  • Personal care services
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Spiritual support and companionship
  • Family caregiver education
  • Community activities
  • Patient lifting techniques

Certification

Cpr

Languages

English
Limited Working

Timeline

Hha

First Light Home Care

HHA

Home Care Recharged
Mary Maynard