Mary Radake
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Elara Caring, skilled in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through attentive support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and fostering emotional connections, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient needs.
Diligent Desired Position with strong foundation in providing compassionate and personalized care to clients. Proven track record of supporting daily living activities, ensuring safety, and promoting well-being. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients and effectively manage varying care needs.
Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Elara Caring
Poplar Bluff, MO
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Home Health Aide
Southren Care and Comfort
Poplar Bluff, MO
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Performed household cleaning tasks.
Home Health Aide
Butler County Health Deparment
Poplar Bluff, MO
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Level 1Medcation Aide
Stubblefiled RCF
Cuba,MO
09.2008 - 11.2011
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
CNA
Mermack Nursing Home
Sullivan,MO
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Mobility support
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- ADL support
- Behavioral management
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- State Driver's license
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Patient lifting techniques
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Elara Caring
02.2021 - 04.2025
Home Health Aide
Southren Care and Comfort
07.2020 - 02.2021
Home Health Aide
Butler County Health Deparment
12.2012 - 03.2016
Level 1Medcation Aide
Stubblefiled RCF
09.2008 - 11.2011
CNA
Mermack Nursing Home
09.2007 - 12.2008