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Melissa Obrien

Harrison,MI

Summary

Compassionate home health aide with current department of health certification. Brings several years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Skilled at closely monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding, bathing and grooming, positioning and range of motion exercises.

Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Self Employed Services
Shelby Township, MI
11.2022 - 11.2025
  • Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Education

Home Health Care

First Class Home Healthcare Course
Southfield, MI
05-2015

Phlebotomy

Freemont Institute
Pontiac Michigan
09-2011

Skills

  • Medication organization
  • Client documentation
  • Patient transportation
  • Care plan assessment
  • State regulations
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter care assistance
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Bedside care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Wound care
  • First aid and safety
  • Light housekeeping
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia support
  • Nutrition management

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Self Employed Services
11.2022 - 11.2025

Home Health Care

First Class Home Healthcare Course

Phlebotomy

Freemont Institute
Melissa Obrien