Megan Manson
Atwood,IL
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at the Department of Human Services, Enhancing patient well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional support, I foster trust and independence, ensuring high client satisfaction and improved quality of life for those I serve. Trained in a variety of certifications and educational backgrounds. Experienced CNA, Home Health Care Provider, Respite Care provider for child with disability, Nursery School Preschool.head teacher As well as Head Infant Daycare Teacher
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Sharyn Ruble
Tuscola, IL
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Respite Care Provider
The Center
Monticello Illinois
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
- Communicated proactively with primary caregivers regarding any changes in patient status or condition during respite stays.
- Received consistent positive feedback from families on the quality of care provided, contributing to a high level of client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with families and healthcare teams to address patient needs effectively.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort during all movements.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring patient health and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress during respite stays, facilitating seamless transitions back to primary caregivers upon completion of service term.
- Improved respite care quality by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Home Health Aide
Department of Human Services
Atwood Illinois
09.2017 - 02.2024
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- 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.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- 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.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- 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.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- 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.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- 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.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
Education
N/A - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, ILAssociates In Science - Elementary Education
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2006
High School Diploma - General Studies
Atwood Hammond Highschool
Atwood Illinois 05.2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Home safety assessments
- ADL support
- Wound care
- Care plan assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Medication organization
- Behavioral management
- Care plan adherence
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient advocacy
- Medical charting
- Physical therapy support
- Ambulation assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Care plan implementation
- Mobility activities
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Toileting assistance
- Ambulation techniques
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Dementia support
- Exercise program support
- Personal care services
- Specialized dietary needs
- Client safety and first aid
- Compassionate client care
- Family caregiver education
- Patient lifting techniques
- Elder care
- Basic housekeeping
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Special needs care
- Bathing support
- Emotional support and companionship
- Personal care aide
- Documentation and reporting
- Daily charting
- Home health aide (HHA)
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- Home care aide
- Patient health assessments
- Disability support
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum development
- Group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Alternative learning methods
- Special needs students
- Subject matter expertise
- Literacy development
- Serving diverse communities
- Empathy and patience
- Student motivation
- Educational activities
- Interactive teaching and learning
- State teaching certification with early childhood education endorsement
- Creative lesson planning
Certification
Certified Nursing.Assistant
CPR Certified
Certified DCFS Nursery School Head Teacher
Food Handling License/Certificate
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Sharyn Ruble
01.2024 - Current
Respite Care Provider
The Center
12.2023 - 07.2024
Home Health Aide
Department of Human Services
09.2017 - 02.2024
N/A - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Associates In Science - Elementary Education
Parkland College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Atwood Hammond Highschool