Maud Holliday
Elgin,IL
Summary
Compassionate Homecare Aide with extensive experience at Senior Lifestyle Solutions, skilled in medication administration and client documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication, fostering trust and satisfaction among clients and families. Dedicated to improving quality of life and promoting independence in daily activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homecare Aide
Seniot Lifestyle Solutions
05.2019 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care, including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored patient health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients and families to enhance well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in home environments.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting approaches based on client needs and preferences.
- Trained new aides on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and address client concerns.
- Evaluated effectiveness of care strategies, recommending adjustments for improved client outcomes.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Promoted mental stimulation by engaging patients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Managed medication schedules for patients, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized home care services.
- Increased family satisfaction by maintaining open communication about patient progress and needs.
- Improved overall patient health through the implementation of proper nutrition plans and meal preparation assistance.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Home Health Aide
Always Best Care
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided compassionate care to clients, enhancing comfort and well-being in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility to promote independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to build trust with clients and families.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, adhering to regulatory standards for quality care.
- 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.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
Health Information Management
Omaha Metropolitan College
La Vista, NEHigh School Diploma -
Rusununguko High School
Bromley, Zimbabwe12-1985
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Patient transportation
- Housekeeping
- Recording vital signs
- Progress documentation
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Behavior redirection
- Care plan assessment
- Care plan adherence
- Behavioral management
- Patient care
- Client safety and first aid
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transport
- Physical therapy support
- Medication organization
- Interpersonal communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Light housekeeping
- Behavioral support
- Documentation
- ADL support
- Schedule management
- Nutrition management
- Wound care
- Ambulation assistance
- Mobility support
- Patient education
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Personal care services
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Toileting assistance
- Patient lifting techniques
- Certified home health aide
- Personal care aide
- Home care aide (HCA)
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Emotional support and companionship
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Documentation and reporting
- Basic housekeeping
- Dementia care
- Disability support
- Certified home health aide (CHHA)
- Elder care
- Mental health support
- Diabetic health management
- Home health aide
- Hospice care
- Home care aide
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Healthcare education
- Bathing support
- Data entry
- Stroke patient care
- Records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Dietary requirements and nutrition
- Appointment scheduling
- [Language] fluency
- Progress monitoring
- Patient health assessments
- Medication management
- CPR/AED
- Daily charting
- Condition assessment
- Family support and instruction
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
Accomplishments
I am a very hard-working and reliable person. I am committed to what I do. I am able to work with minimal supervision. I always desire to work in challenging environments and be able to contribute to efficient and effective operation of an organization. I am always keen to acquire more knowledge by adapting to work in a productive team. Constructive criticism is viewed as a positive tool of improving on my shortcomings. I have worked with challenging behaviors in facilities and in homes. Consistently worked with one client for two and a half years.
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
Medication Aide - Nebraska
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Always Best Care
03.2020 - 05.2022
Homecare Aide
Seniot Lifestyle Solutions
05.2019 - Current
Health Information Management
Omaha Metropolitan College
High School Diploma -
Rusununguko High School