Maurice Houlahan
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Committed, mature caregiver dedicated to giving focused attention to client safety, comfort, and dignity. Empathetic listener, excellent communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
AccentCare Hospice
11.2015 - 06.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
CNA
Oak Ridge Nursing And Rehab
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Berea High School
Berea, OHMusic
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea, OHCNA Certification -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL09.2013
Skills
- Care Plan Assessment
- Care Plan Adherence
- Medical Charting
- First Aid and Safety
- ADL Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Documentation
- Behavior Redirection
- Mobility Support
- Patient Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Client Documentation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
AccentCare Hospice
11.2015 - 06.2023
CNA
Oak Ridge Nursing And Rehab
10.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Berea High School
Music
Baldwin-Wallace College
CNA Certification -
Moraine Valley Community College