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MELANIE HEIDEMAN

Baker City

Summary

A dedicated CNA who is committed to providing optimal patient care. This includes understanding what it means to be a part of a team, and lead said team when necessary to ensure integrity of the company and its team members. This allows for the ability to maintain a safe healthy home-like environment for everyone. Throughout the 15+ years in healthcare leadership, training, and direction has all been completed in multiple settings and situations. This includes leading a team to provide the best care for a patient, training/hiring new team members to the company's standards, and providing direction in where to improve or maintain as mentioned above. This experience has allowed me to learn as much as possible to obtain many skills. This includes excellent communication as well as organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach. Professional demeanor with knowledge, skills, and the ability to assist with both acute and chronic conditions.Strong knowledge of caring for patients with general disabilities, specializing in care for patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, ect.. Experience in important medical functions including all proper documentation of patients such as charting, ADLs, behavior changes, medication changes etc.. Equipped with the skills to excel in communication, problem solving, and all whilst being team-oriented with proficiency. CNA with talents as well as willingness for tasks that are required for any caregiving and leadership position.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver/ CNA

Rula Cares In Home Health
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Worked with Paraplegic client and bedbond with builting strong relationships to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Private Nanny

Beth Dechant
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
  • Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.

CNA/Private Caregiver

Wes Price
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Assisted quadriplegic patient with maintaining daily hygiene
  • Currently performing routine catheter/ostomy care and sanitation procedures.
  • Used mobility devices to transfer patient.
  • Administered medications
  • Follow safe lifting techniques and procedures.
  • Perform light cleaning duties.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
  • Turn or reposition bedridden patient to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
  • Maintaining a clean and neat environment in the patient care area.
  • Watched over patient to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.
  • Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, and skincare.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.

CNA/Caregiver

Ashley Manor Senior Living
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted patients with daily hygiene.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, and social interaction.
  • Assist with ambulation.
  • Engaged patients in games and other activities to provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests and reported to supervised to identify the course of treatment.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals to obtain quality of patients' health.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Documented activities and recorded information.
  • Administered medications document use and side effects, to and document care tracking.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the nurse.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Performed light cleaning duties for the entire facility by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals, snacks according to prescribed diets, and adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

CNA

Norma Mahaffey
02.2019 - 10.2020
  • Fostered relationships with patient, and engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Assisted patient with bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits, medications, dressing, getting in and out of chair and vehicle closely monitoring conditions, overall well and safety.
  • Conducted checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, and documented recorded information.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and light housekeeping.
  • Engaged patient in games and other activities to provide mental stimulation, and entertainment.
  • Cleaned, disinfected, patients living area to keep patients safe from illness and germs.
  • Engage patient daily in a range of motion to keep patients mobile.
  • Prepared healthy nutritious meals three times daily.
  • Assisted patient with incontinence care.

CNA/Personal In-Home Caregiver

Edna Harrell
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Assisted patients with daily hygiene, ADL, and ambulations.
  • Engaged with patients and family, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals as well as collected specimens as needed.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plans.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the care team.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Transported patients to and from medical, dental, personal care appointments, and shopping.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions if needed for further attention.
  • Assisted patients to plan resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
  • Engaged including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength. Engaged patient in games and other activities to provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
  • Administered necessary medications as directed by the care plan.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote patient happiness and safety.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

CNA/Personal In-Home Caregiver

Brian Bolin with DHS
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Assist patient with meal preparation and monitoring.
  • Cleaned patient rooms, and living areas twice a week.
  • Assisted patient with activities of daily living, including linen changing, and laundry.
  • Maintained accurate information to update the healthcare team on patient status.
  • Engaged patient in activities to provide mental stimulation.
  • Assisted patient with medication reminders daily and documented mental, emotional, and physical activity to Psychologist Counselor.

CNA/Personal In-Home Caregiver

Leslei Steiger
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, meal preparation and ambulation.
  • Addressed incision after knee surgery, and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Replaced linens and made beds efficiently to meet patient needs and swept, mopped, and vacuumed carpeted and hard surface floors.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and laundered soiled linen, soiled clothes for patient to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness. Assisted patient with laundry and proper care and attention to needs of different linens and articles of clothing.
  • Interacted pleasantly with patient and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Assisted patient maintain cold therapy on surgery area.
  • Transported patients to and from medical, personal care appointments, physical therapy, wound care and shopping.

Personal Care Assistant

Eagles Wings Assisted Living
04.2015 - 08.2017
  • Provided care to disabled, Alzheimer's, Dementia, MS, Paraplegic patients.
  • Helped patients with personal needs from exercise to bathing, bedpans, and patients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
  • Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around the facility.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors, sanitizing surfaces, cleaning and sanitizing to maintain patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Personal Care Assistant

ResCare Inc., Immediate Care, Job Ready
12.2010 - 04.2015
  • Scheduled recurring service appointments to provide patient care as needed.
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
  • Laundered clothing, bedding, linens changed three times per week to prevent spread of infection, and performed light housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Transported patients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
  • Recorded patients status progress and challenges in log and reports to supervisor
  • Helped patients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, incontinence needs and assisting with medications.
  • Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
  • Reported concerns to the supervisor to maintain optimal care for all patients' needs.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special patient diets such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.

Special Needs Caregiver

Fairbanks Resource Agency
10.2008 - 12.2010
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Liaised between doctors and patients about care plans, progress and changing health conditions.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens three times per week to prevent spread of infection.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special patient diets such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
  • Kept detailed records of patient care, physical, mental, emotional progress, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
  • Worked with patients and families to design meals, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success. This included providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Reported concerns to the supervisor to maintain optimal care for all patient needs.
  • Assisted patients with checking mail, and shopped for groceries.
  • Transported patients to doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
  • Engaged patients in games and other activities to provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
  • Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
  • Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' beds clean.
  • Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients with physical therapy activities such as swimming and walking to help patients regain range of motion, build muscle and heal injuries.
  • Assisted patients with incontinence care.
  • Coached patients on at-home personal care, adjusting plans and schedules based on patient conditions, needs and overall health.
  • Assisted patients with showering, eating, medications, dressing and getting in and out of bed closely monitoring conditions and safety.
  • Assisted seizure being safe during seizure.
  • Traveled with patients to assist in activities.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Virginia Community Community
Fairfax, Virginia

Certified Nurse Assistant - Medical Health

Baker Technical Institute
Baker City, OR
07.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Wayne High School
Bicknell, UT
05.1987

Skills

  • CNA-6 years experience
  • First-aid and CPR certified- 15 years
  • Caring for any elderly patients with and without general disabilities, specializing in Dementia, Alzheimer's, Quadriplegic and Paraplegia care etc
  • Experience working closely with Hospice to ensure optimal patient care
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
  • Administered medication to patients according to their physician's instructions, and orders
  • Ability to properly collect and document vital signs
  • Ability to complete catheter changes, ostomy changes, and general incontinent care/ procedures
  • Knowledge in Infection control procedures, safety procedures, and proper sanitation protocol
  • Knowledge of State regulations and procedures
  • Monitoring and documenting patient fluid intake and output
  • Overall knowledge and experience in documentation to complete records management as well as care plan management
  • Behavior analysis for patients as well as knowledge in redirecting to ensure patients contentment
  • Assisted in proper bathing protocols to ensure patient hygiene
  • Assisted in bathing procedures to ensure patients felt comfortable
  • Documented patient progress to share with family and physician
  • Lift assist and transfer experience up to 150 lbs
  • Creating updated medical forms as well as updating paperwork is needed to ensure efficiency and organization
  • Simultaneously caring for up to 15 patients at a time per shift
  • Maintaining clean sanitary spaces both medically as well as home upkeep
  • Preparing meals, ensuring a food safe environment
  • Ensure fantastic work ethics including patient relations, family relations, and other outside agencies
  • Creating activities for patients to be a part of and engage them to ensure quality of life as well as mental strengthening

Certification

  • CNA License #201805603CNA
  • First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Caregiver/ CNA

Rula Cares In Home Health
09.2024 - 04.2025

Private Nanny

Beth Dechant
04.2023 - 09.2024

CNA/Private Caregiver

Wes Price
03.2022 - 09.2024

CNA/Caregiver

Ashley Manor Senior Living
03.2021 - 06.2022

CNA

Norma Mahaffey
02.2019 - 10.2020

CNA/Personal In-Home Caregiver

Edna Harrell
07.2018 - 10.2020

CNA/Personal In-Home Caregiver

Brian Bolin with DHS
07.2018 - 11.2018

CNA/Personal In-Home Caregiver

Leslei Steiger
06.2018 - 11.2018

Personal Care Assistant

Eagles Wings Assisted Living
04.2015 - 08.2017

Personal Care Assistant

ResCare Inc., Immediate Care, Job Ready
12.2010 - 04.2015

Special Needs Caregiver

Fairbanks Resource Agency
10.2008 - 12.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Virginia Community Community

Certified Nurse Assistant - Medical Health

Baker Technical Institute

High School Diploma - undefined

Wayne High School

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